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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: $48,450

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500          
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Lighting Package 985 985        
Wood trim 325   1,040 1,385 345 345
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Rearview camera 460 460 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 995 995 995 995
Heated front seats 750 750 560 560    
Rear spoiler 300          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 495 495    
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Navigation system     3,070 3,070    
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     130 130 130 130
Headlight washers     230 230    
Tire-pressure monitor     590 590 590 590
Satellite radio     990 990 990 990
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990    
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395          
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Lighting Package 916 916        
Wood trim 302   884 1,177 293 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Rearview camera 428 428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 846 846 846 846
Heated front seats 698 698 476 476    
Rear spoiler 279          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 421 421    
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Navigation system     2,610 2,610    
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     111 111 111 111
Headlight washers     196 196    
Tire-pressure monitor     502 502 502 502
Satellite radio     842 842 842 842
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842    
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Options (change) 13,585 9,465 17,865 17,660 9,985 9,985
Options (change) 12,634 8,803 15,191 15,016 8,490 8,197
Destination 875 875 815 815 815 815
Total Price $48,450 $50,330 $60,880 $75,675 $101,000 $122,400
Total Invoice $45,120 $46,869 $52,777 $65,735 $88,100 $106,363

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,581
Model Year201120112006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 872, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$48,450$50,330$60,880$75,675$101,000$122,400
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,395-3,595-6,895-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,450$49,880$58,485$72,080$94,105$115,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0$13,595$35,620$57,020
Total Invoice$45,120$46,869$52,777$65,735$88,100$106,363
Adjustments for Features0-419-2,076-3,123-6,014-5,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,120$46,450$50,701$62,612$82,086$100,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0$11,911$31,385$49,670

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

Model Year201120112006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive$15$15    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$2,330$2,780$4,725$5,925$9,225$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,395$3,595$6,895$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-2,076-3,123-6,014-5,992

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

Model Year20112006
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length182.3 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested152582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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