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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,935

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $21,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,988

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,900 $53,800 $49,400 $59,100
Base Invoice $34,317 $50,034 $43,075 $51,567
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 690 690
Premium II Package   1,080    
Wood trim   0 890 890
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690 690
Xenon HID headlights     1,090 1,090
Floor mats     115 115
Heated front seats     480 480
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,360 1,360
Navigation system     3,110 3,110
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990 1,990
CD changer, remote     650 650
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 587 587
Premium II Package   1,004    
Wood trim   0 757 757
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587 587
Xenon HID headlights     927 927
Floor mats     98 98
Heated front seats     408 408
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,156 1,156
Navigation system     2,644 2,644
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692 1,692
CD changer, remote     553 553
Options (change) 5,210 4,740 14,670 14,670
Options (change) 4,846 4,408 12,474 12,474
Destination 825 875 860 860
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $42,935 $61,115 $64,930 $74,630
Total Invoice $39,988 $57,017 $56,409 $64,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,773
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6451hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 1250, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$42,935$61,115$64,930$74,630
Adjustments for Features-2,525-4,0500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,410$57,065$64,930$74,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,655$0$9,550
Total Invoice$39,988$57,017$56,409$64,901
Adjustments for Features-2,352-3,7780-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,636$53,239$56,409$64,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,603$0$8,362

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer $100  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,705$2,655$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$4,050$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,352-3,7780-130

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

Model Year20082008
ModelC-ClassCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length182.3 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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