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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: $67,140

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $14,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350R500BaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $58,300 $74,800 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300
Trim Package 1,750 1,200          
Lighting Package 890 890          
Entertainment Package 1,190            
Comfort Package 1,350 625          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 3,980 3,980      
Multicontour front seats 780 780          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050 990 990 990 990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 790 790 790    
Power liftgate 520 520          
Rear side airbags 385 385          
Heated second row seats 1,190 690   525 525    
Satellite radio 500 500 750 750 750 750 750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 640 640 640 365 365
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 660 660 660 660 660
Proximity key   1,080   890 890 890 890
18-way adaptive power front seats     315 1,815 1,815    
Compass     270 270 270 270 270
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim     1,340 1,340 345 345 0
Premium Plus Package     9,090        
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       960      
Heated front seats       525 525    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116          
Lighting Package 828 828          
Entertainment Package 1,107            
Comfort Package 1,256 581          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 0 0      
Multicontour front seats 725 725          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0    
Power liftgate 484 484          
Rear side airbags 358 358          
Heated second row seats 1,107 642   0 0    
Satellite radio 465 465 638 638 638 638 638
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 0 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   1,004   0 0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0    
Compass     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0 293 0
Premium Plus Package     0        
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       0      
Heated front seats       0 0    
Options (change) 18,365 16,280 22,065 17,795 11,860 7,510 7,165
Options (change) 17,082 15,141 638 638 638 931 638
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $67,140 $72,555 $81,360 $93,590 $108,355 $123,205 $165,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,957
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350R500BaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$67,140$72,555$81,360$93,590$108,355$123,205$165,460
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,590-1,965-3,615-3,790-9,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,140$72,330$77,770$91,625$104,740$119,415$155,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0$13,855$26,970$41,645$78,225

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

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350R500BaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player$125$125     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
LED headlights  $1000  $1000$1000
Performance meter      $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$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,540$9,905$8,280$9,930$10,105$15,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,590$1,965$3,615$3,790$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-72-34-54-59-93

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

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.0 in
Length203.0 in191.1 in
Width75.7 in78.7 in
Height65.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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 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 Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested340064%
Total Not Requested187536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne 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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 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 Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 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 Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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