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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: $53,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400        
Heated front seats 580 580 560 560    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   2,990 2,990    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Sunshades, second row 380 380 190 190 190 190
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 495 495    
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Navigation system     3,070 3,070    
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
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990    
Wood trim     1,040 1,385 345 345
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170 3,170    
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022        
Heated front seats 539 539 476 476    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   2,542 2,542    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Sunshades, second row 354 354 162 162 162 162
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 421 421    
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Navigation system     2,610 2,610    
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
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842    
Wood trim     884 1,177 293 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695 2,695    
Options (change) 12,750 11,560 23,335 23,130 9,525 9,525
Options (change) 11,860 10,753 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 $53,175 $54,492 $66,350 $81,145 $100,540 $121,940
Total Invoice $49,520 $50,462 $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 C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,378
Model Year201720172006200620062006
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)225/50-17225/45-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$53,175$54,492$66,350$81,145$100,540$121,940
Adjustments for Features-1,580-1,7050-1,200-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,595$52,787$66,350$79,945$98,490$119,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0$13,595$32,140$53,540
Total Invoice$49,520$50,462$57,427$70,385$87,709$105,972
Adjustments for Features-1,471-1,5790-1,041-1,788-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,049$48,883$57,427$69,344$85,921$104,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$834$0$11,917$28,494$46,763

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

Model Year201720172006200620062006
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    
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    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
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 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
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 
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$6,880$7,005$5,300$6,500$7,350$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$1,705$0$1,200$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,471-1,5790-1,041-1,788-1,782

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

Model Year20172006
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142539%
Total Not Requested221561%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142539%
Total Not Requested221561%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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