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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: $80,795

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $36,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,250 $106,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,860  
Lighting Package 1,390  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,340
Proximity key 650 1,090
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive cruise control   2,490
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   750
Compass   420
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Blind spot warning system   850
Rearview camera   655
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,660  
Lighting Package 1,293  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Proximity key 605 0
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive cruise control   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   638
Compass   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
CD changer, in-dash   0
Blind spot warning system   0
Rearview camera   0
Options (change) 17,920 10,330
Options (change) 16,668 1,144
Destination 925 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $80,795 $117,305

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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: $30,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,311
Model Year20142011
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8500hp 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$80,795$117,305
Adjustments for Features0-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,795$111,530

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

Model Year20142011
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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$4,865$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-104

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

Model Year20142011
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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