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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: $71,015

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $48,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,225

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $37,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,930 $111,600
Base Invoice $54,805 $97,351
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650 995
Wood trim 0 345
Light Comfort Package   610
Front sport buckets   0
Compass   95
Floor mats   130
Tire-pressure monitor   590
Satellite radio   990
Sunroof   1,150
Rearview camera   1,680
CD changer, remote   650
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605 846
Wood trim 0 0
Light Comfort Package   519
Front sport buckets   0
Compass   81
Floor mats   111
Tire-pressure monitor   502
Satellite radio   842
Sunroof   978
Rearview camera   1,428
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 9,510 7,235
Options (change) 8,845 5,860
Destination 875 815
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $71,015 $119,650
Total Invoice $66,225 $104,026

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,719
Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-20
Total Price$71,015$119,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,015$114,955
Total Invoice$66,225$104,026
Adjustments for Features0-4,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,225$99,944

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

Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,280$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,082

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

Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length180.7 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.5,192 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 Room55.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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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