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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: $74,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,365

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Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimC63 AMGR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $61,430 $66,300
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Wood trim 0  
Leather sport seats   0
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Sport Chrono Package   960
Navigation system   3,110
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
7-speed automated manual   3,420
Aux input   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   525
Air conditioning   1,760
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Wood trim 0  
Leather sport seats   0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
Navigation system   0
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0
Xenon HID headlights   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Aux input   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Air conditioning   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Options (change) 10,390 14,510
Options (change) 9,663 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $74,395 $81,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,386
Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimC63 AMGR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8330hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$74,395$81,760
Adjustments for Features-5,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,410$81,760

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

Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimC63 AMGR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,340$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayman features.

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

Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.7 in171.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft314.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayman specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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