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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: $68,025

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $23,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $66,800 $84,300 $126,500
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Lighting Package 910      
Premium III Package 11,250      
Heating Package 1,370      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 800 800  
iPod integration 375      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 0 0 0
Proximity key 1,110 890 890 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,110 1,110 1,110
Roof rack 245 1,110 1,110 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,590 2,590 2,590
Sunshades, second row 300      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990
Compass   280 280 280
Heated second row seats   530 530  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 370
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 350
Panoramic sunroof   670 670 670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,990 3,990  
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310 2,310 2,310
Premium Package   5,700 4,100  
Comfort Lighting Package       330
Rearview camera       660
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Lighting Package 846      
Premium III Package 10,462      
Heating Package 1,274      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0 0  
iPod integration 349      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 0 0 0
Proximity key 1,032 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0 0
Roof rack 228 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row 279      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0
Heated second row seats   0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0
Premium Package   0 0  
Comfort Lighting Package       0
Rearview camera       0
Options (change) 25,050 23,410 21,810 12,110
Options (change) 23,295 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,350 1,350 1,350
Total Price $68,025 $91,560 $107,460 $139,960

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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 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,038
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6335hp V6434hp V6541hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10100, 10665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21
Total Price$68,025$91,560$107,460$139,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-3,700-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,025$87,860$103,760$133,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,900$45,325

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

Model Year2008202020202020
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350 / R320BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Air compressor $35$35$35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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   
Metal pedals   $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,305$9,005$9,005$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$3,700$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55-46-65

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

Model Year20082020
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.0 in
Length203.0 in193.7 in
Width75.7 in78.1 in
Height65.4 in66.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.7 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

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%
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 unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested614088%
Total Not Requested80012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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%
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-speed or partial200No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

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%
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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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