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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: $71,975

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $15,045

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Model Year20082015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
TrimR350 / R320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $61,700
Lighting Package 910  
CD changer, remote 450  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 790
iPod integration 375  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595
Proximity key 1,110 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,100
Roof rack 245 1,105
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,590
Sunshades, second row 300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
AWD 2,500  
Compass   270
Heated second row seats   525
CD changer, in-dash   650
Satellite radio   750
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   640
Wood trim   1,340
Panoramic sunroof   660
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980
Sunshades, second row, power   450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300
Premium Package   5,690
Lighting Package 846  
CD changer, remote 418  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0
iPod integration 349  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506
Proximity key 1,032 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0
Roof rack 228 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0
Sunshades, second row 279  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
AWD 2,325  
Compass   0
Heated second row seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Satellite radio   638
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Sunshades, second row, power   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 29,000 24,325
Options (change) 26,968 1,144
Destination 875 995
Total Price $71,975 $87,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,883
Model Year20082015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
TrimR350 / R320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$71,975$87,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,975$85,970

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

Model Year20082015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
TrimR350 / R320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Air compressor $35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,480$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-26

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

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,939 lb.4,652 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested534077%
Total Not Requested160023%
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

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