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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: $64,785

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,674

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $2,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $49,002 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Obstacle detection, rear 800 990 990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Premium 2 Package 4,400        
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Class II trailer hitch 550        
Heated steering wheel 225        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Heated front seats 750 560 560    
Roof rack 250 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 495 495    
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front   550      
Navigation system   3,070 3,070    
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   130 130 130 130
Headlight washers   230 230    
Tire-pressure monitor   590 590 590 590
Satellite radio   990 990 990 990
Proximity key   995 995 995 995
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345 345
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,990 2,990    
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650
Class IV trailer hitch   630 630 630 630
Obstacle detection, rear 744 842 842    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Premium 2 Package 4,092        
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Class II trailer hitch 512        
Heated steering wheel 209        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Heated front seats 698 476 476    
Roof rack 232 383 383 383 383
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 421 421    
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front   468      
Navigation system   2,610 2,610    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   111 111 111 111
Headlight washers   196 196    
Tire-pressure monitor   502 502 502 502
Satellite radio   842 842 842 842
Proximity key   846 846 846 846
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Wood trim   884 1,177 293 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542    
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553
Class IV trailer hitch   536 536 536 536
Options (change) 11,220 23,625 23,420 12,755 12,755
Options (change) 10,436 20,088 19,913 10,845 10,552
Destination 875 815 815 815 815
Total Price $64,785 $66,640 $81,435 $103,770 $125,170
Total Invoice $60,313 $57,674 $70,632 $90,455 $108,718

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,160
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1272, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$64,785$66,640$81,435$103,770$125,170
Adjustments for Features-5150-1,200-3,000-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,270$66,640$80,235$100,770$122,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,595$34,130$55,530
Total Invoice$60,313$57,674$70,632$90,455$108,718
Adjustments for Features-4790-1,041-2,615-2,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,834$57,674$69,591$87,840$106,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,917$30,166$48,438

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

Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50$50
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
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
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    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$7,655$7,140$8,340$10,140$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$1,200$3,000$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-4790-1,041-2,615-2,606

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

Model Year20122006
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.4 in
Length203.1 in188.2 in
Width77.1 in75.9 in
Height65.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
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 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%
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

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%
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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