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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: $51,810

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,250

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC250 SportC350 SportBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $42,100 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $33,294 $39,153 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530        
Special order charge 250 250        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750        
Premium 1 Package 2,500          
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 690 690 690  
Rear spoiler 300          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 1,040 915 915 915
Proximity key 650 650 995 995 995 995
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Wood trim 325 0 1,040 1,385   345
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Front sport buckets     0 0   0
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Heated front seats     560 560 560  
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Navigation system     3,070 3,070 3,070  
Body kit     1,390 1,390   1,390
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423        
Special order charge 233 233        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628        
Premium 1 Package 2,325          
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 842 842 842  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 587 587 587  
Rear spoiler 279          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 884 778 778 778
Proximity key 605 605 846 846 846 846
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Wood trim 302 0 884 1,177   293
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Front sport buckets     0 0   0
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119
Heated front seats     476 476 476  
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Navigation system     2,610 2,610 2,610  
Body kit     1,182 1,182   1,182
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Options (change) 15,085 11,960 19,440 19,110 15,045 11,470
Options (change) 14,031 11,125 16,529 16,248 12,792 9,752
Destination 925 925 895 895 895 895
Total Price $51,810 $54,985 $63,735 $77,905 $85,140 $106,065
Total Invoice $48,250 $51,203 $55,182 $67,659 $75,159 $92,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,793
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC250 SportC350 SportBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$51,810$54,985$63,735$77,905$85,140$106,065
Adjustments for Features0-150-160-1,210-2,685-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,810$54,835$63,575$76,695$82,455$100,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0$13,120$18,880$36,880
Total Invoice$48,250$51,203$55,182$67,659$75,159$92,506
Adjustments for Features0-140-139-1,051-2,370-4,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,250$51,063$55,043$66,608$72,789$87,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,813$0$11,565$17,746$32,570

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

Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC250 SportC350 SportBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
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    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Heated second row seats     $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,180$5,330$5,340$6,390$7,865$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$160$1,210$2,685$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-139-1,051-2,370-4,893

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

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,429 lb.4,763 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
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 GTS

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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

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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