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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: $54,132

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $12,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,127

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $7,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Interior Package 2,880 2,880        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220        
Sport Package 2,175          
Parktronic Package 970 970        
Rearview camera 460 460 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   2,990 2,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 495 495    
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 190 190 190 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Wood trim 325 325 1,040 1,385 345 345
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Power trunk closer 250 250        
Luxury Package   325        
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Heated front seats     560 560    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Navigation system     3,070 3,070    
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990    
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     130 130 130 130
Tire-pressure monitor     590 590 590 590
Satellite radio     990 990 990 990
Proximity key     995 995 995 995
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170 3,170    
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Interior Package 2,678 2,678        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065        
Sport Package 2,023          
Parktronic Package 902 902        
Rearview camera 428 428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   2,542 2,542    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 421 421    
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 162 162 162 162
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Wood trim 302 302 884 1,177 293 0
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Power trunk closer 233 233        
Luxury Package   303        
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Heated front seats     476 476    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Navigation system     2,610 2,610    
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842    
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     111 111 111 111
Tire-pressure monitor     502 502 502 502
Satellite radio     842 842 842 842
Proximity key     846 846 846 846
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695 2,695    
Options (change) 14,800 11,760 23,335 23,130 9,525 9,525
Options (change) 13,766 10,939 19,841 19,666 8,099 7,806
Destination 925 925 815 815 815 815
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,675 $54,132 $66,350 $81,145 $100,540 $121,940
Total Invoice $50,915 $50,127 $57,427 $70,385 $87,709 $105,972

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,698
Model Year201620162006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 1372, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$54,675$54,132$66,350$81,145$100,540$121,940
Adjustments for Features-2,465-2,5900-1,200-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,210$51,542$66,350$79,945$98,490$119,890
Cost Above Minimum$668$0$0$13,595$32,140$53,540
Total Invoice$50,915$50,127$57,427$70,385$87,709$105,972
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2,3980-1,041-1,788-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,620$47,729$57,427$69,344$85,921$104,190
Cost Above Minimum$891$0$0$11,917$28,494$46,763

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

Model Year201620162006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75    
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    
Blind spot warning system$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    
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    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
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    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
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$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Suggestive steering$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,465$4,875$6,075$6,925$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$2,590$0$1,200$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,295-2,3980-1,041-1,788-1,782

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in75.9 in
Height56.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,785 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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested72564%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Turbo

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 S

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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