Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,080

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,080

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $51,400 $61,500
Power driver seat 600 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 1,560 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 710 710
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680 510 510
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 695 695
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 3,110 3,110
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420    
Adaptive Sports Seats         3,055 3,055
Floor mats         90 90
Automatic climate control, front         550 550
CD changer, in-dash         650 650
Wood trim         890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel         990 990
Power driver seat 558 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 0 0
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 0 0
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 0 0
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391    
Adaptive Sports Seats         2,597 2,597
Floor mats         0 0
Automatic climate control, front         468 468
CD changer, in-dash         553 553
Wood trim         757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel         842 842
Options (change) 7,655 7,655 7,055 7,055 12,810 12,810
Options (change) 7,120 7,120 6,562 6,562 5,217 5,217
Destination 775 775 775 775 950 950
Total Price $38,080 $41,830 $45,830 $46,430 $65,160 $75,260

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Porsche Cayman dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,338
Model Year200720072007200720102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 650, 4235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,080$41,830$45,830$46,430$65,160$75,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-365-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,080$40,605$45,530$44,905$64,795$74,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0$10,100

Return to top

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

Model Year200720072007200720102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,515$2,590$3,815$2,655$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$365$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-35-30

Return to top

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

Model Year20072010
ModelC-ClassCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in95.1 in
Length178.4 in171.1 in
Width68.0 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.