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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: $78,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $60,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimAMG C63Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,200 $107,100
designo Package 3,100  
Premium 4 Package 5,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 660
Carbon fiber trim 975 1,340
Sunshades, second row 380  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
Premium Package Plus   5,320
4.8L V8   19,290
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,420
Satellite radio   750
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Compass   420
Traffic information   0
designo Package 2,883  
Premium 4 Package 5,301  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0
Carbon fiber trim 907 0
Sunshades, second row 353  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Premium Package Plus   0
4.8L V8   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Satellite radio   638
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Compass   0
Traffic information   0
Options (change) 12,805 31,285
Options (change) 11,909 1,144
Destination 925 975
Total Price $78,930 $139,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,405
Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimAMG C63Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/50-19
Total Price$78,930$139,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,930$135,785

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

Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimAMG C63Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor $35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $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
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $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 
Total Value of Features$8,265$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,782 lb.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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 AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested129030%
Total Not Requested307570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

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