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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: $65,625

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,091

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $39,153 $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060
CD changer, remote 450 650 650 650 650
Premium III Package 11,250        
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200        
Heating Package 1,370        
Lighting Package 910        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Sunshades, second row 300 190 190 190 190
iPod integration 375 440 440 440 440
Roof rack 245 450 450 450 450
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595 595    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,040 915 915 915
Proximity key 1,110 995 995 995 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Navigation system   3,300 3,300    
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 1,690
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990    
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Heated front seats   690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Panoramic sunroof   3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   240 240 240 0
Heated second row seats   500 500    
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345 345
CD changer, remote 418 553 553 553 553
Premium III Package 10,462        
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046        
Heating Package 1,274        
Lighting Package 846        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 604 604    
Sunshades, second row 279 162 162 162 162
iPod integration 349 374 374 374 374
Roof rack 228 383 383 383 383
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506 506    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 884 778 778 778
Proximity key 1,032 846 846 846 846
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097    
Navigation system   2,805 2,805    
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 1,436
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Heated front seats   587 587    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Body kit   1,182 1,182 1,182 1,182
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Panoramic sunroof   3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   204 204 204 0
Heated second row seats   425 425    
Wood trim   884 1,177 293 293
Options (change) 22,650 30,560 30,230 18,125 17,885
Options (change) 21,063 25,983 25,702 15,410 15,206
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $65,625 $76,135 $90,605 $116,800 $142,460
Total Invoice $61,091 $64,868 $77,167 $99,430 $121,241

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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: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,266
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$65,625$76,135$90,605$116,800$142,460
Adjustments for Features-5250-1,050-3,750-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,100$76,135$89,555$113,050$138,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,420$36,915$62,000
Total Invoice$61,091$64,868$77,167$99,430$121,241
Adjustments for Features-4890-894-3,192-3,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,602$64,868$76,273$96,238$117,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,405$31,370$52,692

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

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$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$250
Rear side airbags$300    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0  
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50  $50$50
Headlight washers$50  $50$50
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    
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$75
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    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$4,955$6,005$8,705$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$1,050$3,750$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-894-3,192-3,681

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

Model Year20082009
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested614088%
Total Not Requested80012%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%
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 information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%
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 information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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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