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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: $54,695

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,933

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400        
designo Package 4,500 4,500        
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   2,990 2,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 690 690 690  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 190 190 190 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Heated front seats     560 560 560  
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
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
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990 990  
Wood trim     1,040 1,385   345
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170 3,170 3,170  
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022        
designo Package 4,185 4,185        
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   2,542 2,542    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 587 587 587  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 162 162 162 162
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Heated front seats     476 476 476  
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119
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
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842 842  
Wood trim     884 1,177   293
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695 2,695 2,695  
Options (change) 14,270 13,080 23,750 23,420 17,755 9,620
Options (change) 13,273 12,166 20,193 19,912 15,096 8,179
Destination 925 925 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,695 $56,012 $68,045 $82,215 $87,850 $104,215
Total Invoice $50,933 $51,875 $58,846 $71,323 $77,463 $90,933

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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: $13,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,299
Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6M6T6
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, 13100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$54,695$56,012$68,045$82,215$87,850$104,215
Adjustments for Features-415-5400-1,050-1,025-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,280$55,472$68,045$81,165$86,825$101,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0$13,120$18,780$33,220
Total Invoice$50,933$51,875$58,846$71,323$77,463$90,933
Adjustments for Features-386-5000-911-904-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,547$51,375$58,846$70,412$76,559$88,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$828$0$11,566$17,713$29,513

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

Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300C350eBaseSGTSTurbo
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$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 liftgate  $350$350$350$350
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    
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 
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    
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 + travel 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    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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    
Suggestive steering$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,355$6,815$7,865$7,840$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$540$0$1,050$1,025$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-386-5000-911-904-2,574

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

Model Year20172008
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 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 decklid350Yes
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 plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
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 plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%

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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