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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: $54,497

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $9,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,470

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $5,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006200620062006
ModelC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,900 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $44,547 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
designo Package 3,800        
Heated front seats 580 560 560    
Parktronic Package 970        
Garmin Map Pilot 625        
Power trunk closer 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 290 290 290 240
Rear spoiler 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 495 495    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850        
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front   550      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,990 2,990    
Navigation system   3,070 3,070    
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990    
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   130 130 130 130
Tire-pressure monitor   590 590 590 590
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345 345
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,170 3,170    
designo Package 3,534        
Heated front seats 539 476 476    
Parktronic Package 902        
Garmin Map Pilot 581        
Power trunk closer 233        
Panoramic sunroof 930 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 247 247 247 0
Rear spoiler 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 421 421    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791        
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front   468      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542    
Navigation system   2,610 2,610    
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   111 111 111 111
Tire-pressure monitor   502 502 502 502
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Wood trim   884 1,177 293 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,695 2,695    
Options (change) 9,645 21,450 21,245 7,640 7,590
Options (change) 8,971 18,238 18,063 6,496 5,956
Destination 995 815 815 815 815
Gas Tax -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,497 $64,465 $79,260 $98,655 $120,005
Total Invoice $50,470 $55,824 $68,782 $86,106 $104,122

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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: $11,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,827
Model Year20182006200620062006
ModelC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4 PiH247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 572, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$54,497$64,465$79,260$98,655$120,005
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-1,200-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,907$64,465$78,060$96,605$117,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,595$32,140$53,490
Total Invoice$50,470$55,824$68,782$86,106$104,122
Adjustments for Features-1,4730-1,041-1,789-1,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,997$55,824$67,741$84,317$102,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,917$28,493$46,519

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

Model Year20182006200620062006
ModelC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC350eBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$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    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start via app$75    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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    
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    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Suggestive steering$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,465$4,875$6,075$6,925$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0$1,200$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4730-1,041-1,789-1,779

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

Model Year20182006
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 C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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
Porsche Cayenne

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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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