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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: $77,245

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $4,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelE-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimE400BaseSS Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000
designo Edition 4,900      
Premium 2 Package 7,600      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 3,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790
Rear side airbags 420      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450      
Heated second row seats 620      
Special order charge 250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 615 615 615
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660 660 660
18-way adaptive power front seats   480 480 480
Synthetic suede headliner   1,990 1,990 1,990
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490 1,490  
Wood trim   995 1,340 1,340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655
Roof rails   820 820 820
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Traffic information   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   10,160 11,650 11,650
designo Edition 4,557      
Premium 2 Package 7,068      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 2,542    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0
Rear side airbags 391      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419      
Heated second row seats 577      
Special order charge 233      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner   0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012
Proximity key   0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506
Traffic information   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Options (change) 18,540 28,070 25,925 24,435
Options (change) 17,245 4,698 2,156 2,156
Destination 925 975 975 975
Total Price $81,765 $77,245 $91,900 $94,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,080
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelE-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimE400BaseSS Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H
TransmissionT9M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13235, 11235, 11235, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$81,765$77,245$91,900$94,410
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-1,400-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,600$77,245$90,500$93,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,255$16,515

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

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelE-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimE400BaseSS Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Air compressor $35$35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start via app$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Lockable center differential $150$150 
Lockable rear differential $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Near-field communications (NFC)$25   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200   
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats$0   
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,505$6,340$7,740$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$1,400$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460-48-22

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in114.0 in
Length194.2 in190.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height57.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217547%
Total Not Requested250053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested504085%
Total Not Requested87515%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested544086%
Total Not Requested87514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested544086%
Total Not Requested87514%

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