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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,580

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,522

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $5,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350R500BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Comfort Package 1,350 625 1,290 1,290    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,190          
Lighting Package 890 890        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 2,990 2,990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 495 495    
Front sport buckets 400   0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 290 290 290 240
Satellite radio 500 500     990 990
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 470 470    
Proximity key   1,080 995 995 995 995
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     130 130 130 130
Headlight washers     230 230    
Heated front seats     560 560    
Tire-pressure monitor     590 590 590 590
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Wood trim     1,040 1,385 345 345
Comfort Package 1,256 581 1,097 1,097    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Entertainment Package 1,107          
Lighting Package 828 828        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 2,542 2,542    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 421 421    
Front sport buckets 372   0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 247 247 247 0
Satellite radio 465 465     842 842
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 400 400    
Proximity key   1,004 846 846 846 846
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     111 111 111 111
Headlight washers     196 196    
Heated front seats     476 476    
Tire-pressure monitor     502 502 502 502
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Wood trim     884 1,177 293 0
Options (change) 14,080 11,595 17,565 17,360 10,285 10,235
Options (change) 13,097 10,784 14,936 14,761 8,745 8,205
Destination 775 775 815 815 815 815
Total Price $62,855 $67,870 $60,580 $75,375 $101,300 $122,650
Total Invoice $58,512 $63,204 $52,522 $65,480 $88,355 $106,371

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,231
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350R500BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 872, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$62,855$67,870$60,580$75,375$101,300$122,650
Adjustments for Features-1,890-2,0900-1,200-3,675-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,965$65,780$60,580$74,175$97,625$118,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,815$0$13,595$37,045$58,395
Total Invoice$58,512$63,204$52,522$65,480$88,355$106,371
Adjustments for Features-1,759-1,9460-1,042-3,205-3,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,753$61,258$52,522$64,438$85,150$103,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$0$11,916$32,628$50,662

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350R500BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Navigation system    $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
Surround sound$250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,315$4,225$5,425$7,900$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$2,090$0$1,200$3,675$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,759-1,9460-1,042-3,205-3,187

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

Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.4 in
Length203.0 in188.2 in
Width75.7 in75.9 in
Height65.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested86590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested41581%
Total Not Requested10019%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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