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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: $65,795

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $9,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Premium 2 Package 5,950        
Obstacle detection, rear 790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670        
Heated steering wheel 220        
Heated front seats 740        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560       800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420
Roof rack 250 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870 3,980      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 660 660 660 660
Class II trailer hitch 540        
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650
Wood trim   995 1,340 1,340 345
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595
Compass   420 420 420 420
Traffic information   0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   10,160 11,650 11,650  
Rearview camera         655
Premium 2 Package 5,534        
Obstacle detection, rear 735        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623        
Heated steering wheel 205        
Heated front seats 688        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521       0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0 0 0
Roof rack 232 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809 2,542      
Panoramic sunroof 995 0 0 0 0
Class II trailer hitch 502        
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 293
Proximity key   0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506
Compass   0 0 0 0
Traffic information   0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0  
Rearview camera         0
Options (change) 15,620 26,255 24,110 24,110 12,130
Options (change) 14,527 3,686 1,144 1,144 1,437
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $65,795 $75,430 $90,085 $94,085 $120,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,215
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$65,795$75,430$90,085$94,085$120,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-3,525-3,325-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,795$73,305$86,560$90,760$115,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,255$17,455$41,900

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

Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
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$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$50
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Memory system, passenger 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 thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$7,705$9,105$8,905$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$3,525$3,325$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-83-75-100

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

Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.0 in
Length203.0 in190.8 in
Width75.7 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,399 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
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
Total Requested264081%
Total Not Requested62519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344058%
Total Not Requested247542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested384061%
Total Not Requested247539%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested384061%
Total Not Requested247539%

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