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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: $50,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,184

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC250 SportC350 SportBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,850 $49,400 $59,100
Base Invoice $35,526 $40,781 $43,075 $51,567
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860    
Satellite radio 460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 690 690
Heated front seats 750   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 665 665 725 725
Wood trim 325 0 890 890
Sport Chrono Package     920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990 1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690 690
Xenon HID headlights     1,090 1,090
Floor mats     115 115
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,360 1,360
Navigation system     3,110 3,110
CD changer, remote     650 650
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302    
Special order charge 233 233    
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660    
Satellite radio 428      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 587 587
Heated front seats 698   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 618 618 616 616
Wood trim 302 0 757 757
Sport Chrono Package     782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692 1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587 587
Xenon HID headlights     927 927
Floor mats     98 98
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,156 1,156
Navigation system     2,644 2,644
CD changer, remote     553 553
Options (change) 11,540 10,005 16,845 16,845
Options (change) 10,733 9,305 14,323 14,323
Destination 925 925 860 860
Total Price $50,665 $54,780 $67,105 $76,805
Total Invoice $47,184 $51,011 $58,258 $66,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,778
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC250 SportC350 SportBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 1250, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$50,665$54,780$67,105$76,805
Adjustments for Features-6,125-6,5250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$48,255$67,105$76,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,715$0$9,550
Total Invoice$47,184$51,011$58,258$66,750
Adjustments for Features-5,704-6,0760-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,480$44,935$58,258$66,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,455$0$8,362

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

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimC250 SportC350 SportBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$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 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$8,255$1,730$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$6,525$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,704-6,0760-130

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

Model Year20142008
ModelC-ClassCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.7 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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