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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $21,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelGLCGLCCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
designo Package 3,950 3,950        
Premium 2 Package 3,600 2,350        
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   3,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 790 790 790  
Rear side airbags 420 420        
Special order charge 250 250        
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 450       800
Heated second row seats 620 620        
Running boards 670 670 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 660 660 660 660
Sunshades, second row 380 380        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850        
Carbon fiber trim   1,150 1,990 2,335 2,335 1,340
18-way adaptive power front seats     480 480 480  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,655 3,655 3,655  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,490 1,490   1,490
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Compass     420 420 420 420
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     10,160 11,650 11,650  
Light Comfort Package           250
Blind spot warning system           850
Rearview camera           655
Sunshades, second row, power           450
designo Package 3,674 3,674        
Premium 2 Package 3,348 2,186        
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   2,542      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 391 391        
Special order charge 233 233        
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419       0
Heated second row seats 577 577        
Running boards 623 623 1,318 1,318 0 1,318
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row 353 353        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791        
Carbon fiber trim   1,070 0 0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Proximity key     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Compass     0 0 0 0
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0  
Light Comfort Package           0
Blind spot warning system           0
Rearview camera           0
Sunshades, second row, power           0
Options (change) 16,970 14,390 29,850 27,705 26,215 13,140
Options (change) 15,785 13,387 6,016 3,474 2,156 3,474
Destination 925 925 975 975 975 975
Total Price $57,045 $70,215 $79,025 $93,680 $96,190 $121,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,057
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelGLCGLCCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$57,045$70,215$79,025$93,680$96,190$121,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,435-2,835-2,085-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$68,365$77,590$90,845$94,105$118,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,320$0$13,255$16,515$40,540

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelGLCGLCCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Remote app$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo organizer$100$100    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75    
Chronometer $100    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200$200
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Suggestive steering$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,615$8,465$8,050$9,450$8,700$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,435$2,835$2,085$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,722-127-135-68-113

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20172012
ModelGLCCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in114.0 in
Length183.3 in190.8 in
Width74.4 in76.3 in
Height64.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested88066%
Total Not Requested45034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested459078%
Total Not Requested132522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested499079%
Total Not Requested132521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested499079%
Total Not Requested132521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%

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