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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $97,400

Porsche Cayenne Diesel   
Difference: $20,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassCayenne
TrimE63 AMGDiesel
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $55,750
Premium 1 Package 2,120  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 2 Package 2,000  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,626 8,150
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,990
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,990
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 1,100
Rear side airbags 420  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,690
18-way adaptive power front seats   480
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980
275/45VR20   3,120
Panoramic sunroof   660
Roof rails   820
Proximity key   1,090
Satellite radio   750
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
HD radio   370
Compass   270
Traffic information   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790
Premium Package Plus   10,180
Premium 1 Package 1,972  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 2 Package 1,860  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0
Rear side airbags 391  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542
275/45VR20   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Roof rails   1,012
Proximity key   0
Satellite radio   638
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
HD radio   0
Compass   0
Traffic information   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Options (change) 25,726 40,675
Options (change) 23,926 4,698
Destination 875 975
Total Price $118,101 $97,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,381
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassCayenne
TrimE63 AMGDiesel
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14235, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/45-20
Total Price$118,101$97,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,101$94,690

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassCayenne
TrimE63 AMGDiesel
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
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, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in114.0 in
Length192.7 in190.8 in
Width73.0 in76.3 in
Height58.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,293 lb.4,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested136593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested479081%
Total Not Requested112519%

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