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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: $67,875

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $14,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Premium 2 Package 5,950            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430 990 990 990 990 990 990
Obstacle detection, rear 790            
Class II trailer hitch 540            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870 3,990 3,990 3,990      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 670 670 670 670 670 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760            
Roof rack 250 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560     790   790 790
Heated front seats 740     530      
Heated steering wheel 220 280 280 280 280 280 280
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0
Class IV trailer hitch   660 660 660 660 660 660
Premium Package   5,700 3,390   2,920    
Auto-dimming mirrors       420      
14-way power front seats       1,510      
Rearview camera       660   660 660
Premium 2 Package 5,534            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 735            
Class II trailer hitch 502            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 995 0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707            
Roof rack 232 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0   0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521     0   0 0
Heated front seats 688     0      
Heated steering wheel 205 0 0 0 0 0 0
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0 0   0    
Auto-dimming mirrors       0      
14-way power front seats       0      
Rearview camera       0   0 0
Options (change) 17,700 20,410 16,990 18,620 12,650 10,380 10,030
Options (change) 16,461 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $67,875 $82,060 $84,740 $97,070 $112,300 $129,530 $172,680

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,207
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$67,875$82,060$84,740$97,070$112,300$129,530$172,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-3,775-2,500-5,125-6,325-11,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,875$79,160$80,965$94,570$107,175$123,205$160,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805$15,410$28,015$44,045$81,670

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

Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Remote app  $25    
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      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200      
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit$0   $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75      
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50 $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 $150  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Performance meter      $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125      
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,280$9,180$10,055$8,780$11,405$12,605$18,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$3,775$2,500$5,125$6,325$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-47-27-48-51-72

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

Model Year20102018
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 Weight4,830 lb.4,489 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 radio50Yes
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 Requested269082%
Total Not Requested57518%

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested100027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested187574%
Total Not Requested67526%

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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%

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