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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: $65,995

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,437

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009200920092009
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $45,849 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Premium 2 Package 5,950          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Obstacle detection, rear 790 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710 710    
Roof rack 250 450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats 740 690 690 690    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,040 915 915 915 915
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870 2,990 2,990      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Heated steering wheel 220          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760          
Class II trailer hitch 540          
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290      
iPod integration   440 440 440 440 440
Navigation system   3,300 3,300 3,300    
Automatic climate control, front   550        
Compass   95 95 95 95 95
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Proximity key   995 995 995 995 995
Body kit   1,390 1,390   1,390 1,390
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Wood trim   1,040 1,385   345 345
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650
Class IV trailer hitch   630 630 630 630 630
Premium 2 Package 5,534          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Obstacle detection, rear 735 842 842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 604 604 604    
Roof rack 232 383 383 383 383 383
Heated front seats 688 587 587 587    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 884 778 778 778 778
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809 2,542 2,542      
Panoramic sunroof 995 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Heated steering wheel 205          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707          
Class II trailer hitch 502          
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097      
iPod integration   374 374 374 374 374
Navigation system   2,805 2,805 2,805    
Automatic climate control, front   468        
Compass   81 81 81 81 81
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591 591
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638 638
Proximity key   846 846 846 846 846
Body kit   1,182 1,182   1,182 1,182
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Wood trim   884 1,177   293 293
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553 553
Class IV trailer hitch   536 536 536 536 536
Options (change) 15,820 30,260 29,930 22,875 18,325 18,325
Options (change) 14,713 25,728 25,447 19,449 15,580 15,580
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $65,995 $75,835 $90,305 $94,750 $117,000 $142,900
Total Invoice $61,437 $64,613 $76,912 $80,689 $99,600 $121,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,771
Model Year201020092009200920092009
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$65,995$75,835$90,305$94,750$117,000$142,900
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,525-1,500-4,425-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,995$75,360$88,780$93,250$112,575$137,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,420$17,890$37,215$62,540
Total Invoice$61,437$64,613$76,912$80,689$99,600$121,615
Adjustments for Features0-405-1,299-1,277-3,767-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,437$64,208$75,613$79,412$95,833$117,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,405$15,204$31,625$53,152

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

Model Year201020092009200920092009
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
AWD$1700     
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200     
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
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 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50     
iPod integration$100     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound$250   $250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$25
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,505$6,880$7,930$7,905$10,830$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,525$1,500$4,425$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405-1,299-1,277-3,767-4,255

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

Model Year20102009
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested264081%
Total Not Requested62519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
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 GTS

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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