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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,305

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $59,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $57,350 $107,100
Seating Package 3,030  
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Universal Media Interface 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 410  
Proximity key 1,130 1,090
Rearview camera 450 655
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 1,340
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   750
Compass   420
4.8L V8   19,290
Seating Package 2,818  
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Universal Media Interface 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear side airbags 381  
Proximity key 1,051 0
Rearview camera 418 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   638
Compass   0
4.8L V8   0
Options (change) 12,980 25,035
Options (change) 12,072 638
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,305 $133,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,862
Model Year20102012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/50-19
Total Price$73,305$133,110
Adjustments for Features0-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,305$125,520

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20102012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,040$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20102012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length182.3 in190.8 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested72570%
Total Not Requested31530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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