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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: $86,965

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $1,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelC-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimC63 AMG SBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,900 $47,700 $64,400
Multimedia Package 2,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Power trunk closer 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790
Rear side airbags 420    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 660 660
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 1,990 2,335
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 2,950 2,950
Sunshades, second row 380    
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,450    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490 1,490
18-way adaptive power front seats   480 480
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150 8,150
275/45VR20   3,120 2,730
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990  
Proximity key   1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Compass   420 420
Traffic information   0 0
Premium Package Plus   10,160 11,650
Multimedia Package 2,502    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Power trunk closer 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0 0
Rear side airbags 391    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 0 2,508
Sunshades, second row 353    
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,069    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Ceramic brake rotors   0 6,928
275/45VR20   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Proximity key   0 0
Satellite radio   638 638
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506
Compass   0 0
Traffic information   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Options (change) 15,460 38,290 37,745
Options (change) 14,379 1,144 10,580
Destination 925 975 975
Total Price $88,285 $86,965 $103,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,129
Model Year201520112011
ModelC-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimC63 AMG SBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8300hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13235, 11235, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$88,285$86,965$103,120
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,285$83,790$97,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,755

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

Model Year201520112011
ModelC-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimC63 AMG SBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Ceramic brake rotors $4000$4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Lockable center differential $150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,040$13,215$15,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-77-625

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in114.0 in
Length184.5 in190.8 in
Width71.3 in76.3 in
Height56.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.662.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested439074%
Total Not Requested152526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested379060%
Total Not Requested252540%

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