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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: $76,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $59,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,930 $108,750
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Proximity key 650 1,090
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,340
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
Compass   270
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Blind spot warning system   850
Rearview camera   655
4.8L V8   19,290
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Proximity key 605 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Compass   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
CD changer, in-dash   0
Blind spot warning system   0
Rearview camera   0
4.8L V8   0
Options (change) 15,400 26,230
Options (change) 14,324 506
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,905 $135,955

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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: $51,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,302
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/50-19
Total Price$76,905$135,955
Adjustments for Features0-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,905$128,730

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

Model Year20122013
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
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
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$2,790$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79

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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 Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length180.7 in190.8 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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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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, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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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