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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: $62,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,889

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $14,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $57,900 $69,200
Base Invoice $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $50,516 $61,472
designo Package 3,100 3,100 500    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 690 690
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 190 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,900 3,900
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250 1,250 2,950  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700 700    
Comfort Package       1,290  
Light Comfort Package       610 610
Front sport buckets       0  
Compass       95 95
Floor mats       140 140
Heated front seats       560 560
Satellite radio       750 750
Navigation system       3,070 3,070
Illuminated door sill trim plates       915 915
Proximity key       995 995
Body kit       1,390  
Rearview camera       1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear       990 990
Wood trim       1,385  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,170 3,170
Larger rear spoiler         0
designo Package 2,883 2,883 465    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 587 587
Sunshades, second row 354 353 353 162 162
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 3,315 3,315
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163 1,163 2,508  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651 651    
Comfort Package       1,097  
Light Comfort Package       519 519
Front sport buckets       0  
Compass       81 81
Floor mats       119 119
Heated front seats       476 476
Satellite radio       638 638
Navigation system       2,610 2,610
Illuminated door sill trim plates       778 778
Proximity key       846 846
Body kit       1,182  
Rearview camera       1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear       842 842
Wood trim       1,177  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,695 2,695
Larger rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 7,775 7,775 5,175 24,770 17,755
Options (change) 7,232 7,231 4,813 21,060 15,096
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $62,170 $74,870 $79,870 $83,565 $87,850
Total Invoice $57,889 $69,699 $74,349 $72,471 $77,463

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,469
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8385hp V8405hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13590, 13100, 12100, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/55-18295/35-21
Total Price$62,170$74,870$79,870$83,565$87,850
Adjustments for Features-600-500-775-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,570$74,820$79,870$82,790$86,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$18,300$0$3,460
Total Invoice$57,889$69,699$74,349$72,471$77,463
Adjustments for Features-559-470-672-1,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,330$69,652$74,349$71,799$76,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,322$17,019$0$4,253

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

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0  
AWD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35$35
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Lockable center differential   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Taillight guards   $150 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,215$7,665$7,615$8,390$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$50$0$775$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-559-470-672-1,411

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

Model Year20182008
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 AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Taillight guards150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%

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