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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: $73,925

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $12,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimAMG C63S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $65,250 $67,500
Multimedia Package 2,690  
designo Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 2,810
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Heated front seats   525
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   125
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Multimedia Package 2,502  
designo Package 2,874  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 0
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Heated front seats   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Options (change) 7,750 17,595
Options (change) 7,208 0
Destination 925 950
Total Price $73,925 $86,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,319
Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimAMG C63S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8330hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$73,925$86,045
Adjustments for Features-3,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,115$86,045

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassCayman
TrimAMG C63S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$8,240$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5470

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in95.1 in
Length184.5 in171.1 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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