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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: $73,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $59,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,634

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $44,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,930 $123,600
Base Invoice $54,805 $105,060
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590  
Proximity key 650 995
Light Comfort Package   610
iPod integration   440
Satellite radio   750
Compass   95
Floor mats   140
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Sunroof   1,190
Body kit   1,390
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  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409  
Proximity key 605 846
Light Comfort Package   519
iPod integration   374
Satellite radio   638
Compass   81
Floor mats   119
Bluetooth cell phone link   591
Sunroof   1,012
Body kit   1,182
Rearview camera   1,428
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 12,100 8,635
Options (change) 11,254 7,343
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $73,605 $133,210
Total Invoice $68,634 $113,378

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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: $52,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,595
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18295/35-21
Total Price$73,605$133,210
Adjustments for Features0-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,605$125,985
Total Invoice$68,634$113,378
Adjustments for Features0-6,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,634$107,229

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

Model Year20122009
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 liftgate $350
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,990$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,149

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne features.

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length180.7 in188.9 in
Width69.7 in76.0 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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