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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: $77,635

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $9,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $61,430 $63,800
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,515
Proximity key 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Premium Package Plus   2,950
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
CD changer, in-dash   670
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Obstacle detection, front   330
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Proximity key 605  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Options (change) 13,630 21,965
Options (change) 12,677 451
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $77,635 $86,760

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,342
Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8325hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$77,635$86,760
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,925$86,760

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimC63 AMGS
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,990$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5940

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in97.4 in
Length180.7 in172.4 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,976 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250076%
Total Not Requested77524%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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