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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: $64,740

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,268

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $43,400 $57,900 $93,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $37,758 $50,516 $81,859
CD changer, remote 450 650 650 650
Premium III Package 11,250      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Heating Package 1,370      
Lighting Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 690 690  
Sunshades, second row 300 190 190 190
Roof rack 245 450 450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,040 915 915
Proximity key 1,110 995 995 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,950 2,950 2,950
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290  
Automatic climate control, front   550    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,990 2,990  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990  
Compass   95 95 95
Floor mats   140 140 140
Heated front seats   560 560  
Satellite radio   750 750 750
Navigation system   3,070 3,070  
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680
Panoramic sunroof   3,900 3,900 3,900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   240 240 240
Heated second row seats   470 470  
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345
CD changer, remote 418 553 553 553
Premium III Package 10,462      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Heating Package 1,274      
Lighting Package 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 587 587  
Sunshades, second row 279 162 162 162
Roof rack 228 383 383 383
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 884 778 778
Proximity key 1,032 846 846 846
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,508 2,508 2,508
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097  
Automatic climate control, front   468    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842  
Compass   81 81 81
Floor mats   119 119 119
Heated front seats   476 476  
Satellite radio   638 638 638
Navigation system   2,610 2,610  
Body kit   1,182 1,182 1,182
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428
Panoramic sunroof   3,315 3,315 3,315
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   204 204 204
Heated second row seats   400 400  
Wood trim   884 1,177 293
Options (change) 21,765 28,420 28,090 16,990
Options (change) 20,240 24,164 23,883 14,445
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $64,740 $72,715 $86,885 $111,585
Total Invoice $60,268 $62,817 $75,294 $97,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,238
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$64,740$72,715$86,885$111,585
Adjustments for Features-7400-1,050-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,000$72,715$85,835$107,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,120$35,120
Total Invoice$60,268$62,817$75,294$97,199
Adjustments for Features-6890-910-3,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,579$62,817$74,384$93,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,567$31,115

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50  $50
Headlight washers$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,630$4,890$5,940$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$1,050$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890-910-3,267

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.4 in
Length203.0 in188.9 in
Width75.7 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,763 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 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested604087%
Total Not Requested90013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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%
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%
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

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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