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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: $52,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $16,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,239

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $10,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C400BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Sport Package 2,500          
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Premium Package 2,700          
Becker Map Pilot 600 600        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190 2,990 2,990    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 990 990 990  
Power trunk closer 250 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 690 690 690  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 190 190 190 190
Rearview camera 460 460 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,040 915 915 915
Proximity key     995 995 995 995
Body kit     1,390 1,390   1,390
Wood trim     1,040 1,385   345
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170 3,170 3,170  
Sport Package 2,325          
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Premium Package 2,511          
Becker Map Pilot 558 558        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107 2,542 2,542    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 842 842 842  
Power trunk closer 233 233        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 587 587 587  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 162 162 162 162
Rearview camera 428 428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     884 778 778 778
Proximity key     846 846 846 846
Body kit     1,182 1,182   1,182
Wood trim     884 1,177   293
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695 2,695 2,695  
Options (change) 13,550 8,350 25,140 24,810 17,755 11,010
Options (change) 12,602 7,766 21,375 21,094 15,096 9,361
Destination 925 925 895 895 895 895
Total Price $52,875 $57,865 $69,435 $83,605 $87,850 $105,605
Total Invoice $49,239 $53,880 $60,028 $72,505 $77,463 $92,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,185
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C400BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$52,875$57,865$69,435$83,605$87,850$105,605
Adjustments for Features-425-2,1250-1,050-1,025-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,450$55,740$69,435$82,555$86,825$102,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$0$13,120$17,390$33,220
Total Invoice$49,239$53,880$60,028$72,505$77,463$92,115
Adjustments for Features-396-1,9790-911-904-2,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,843$51,901$60,028$71,594$76,559$89,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,058$0$11,566$16,531$29,514

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

Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C400BaseSGTSTurbo
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     
AWD $1700    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
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
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
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$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
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 information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Suggestive steering$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,815$6,690$7,740$7,715$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$2,125$0$1,050$1,025$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-396-1,9790-911-904-2,573

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

Model Year20152008
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in188.9 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.662.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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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