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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: $67,335

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $5,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,587

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $98

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $49,002 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Obstacle detection, rear 800 990 990 990  
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,040 915 915 915
Heated front seats 750 560 560 560  
Roof rack 250 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690 690  
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front   550      
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Navigation system   3,070 3,070 3,070  
Proximity key   995 995 995 995
Body kit   1,390 1,390   1,390
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Wood trim   1,040 1,385   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 744 842 842 842  
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 884 778 778 778
Heated front seats 698 476 476 476  
Roof rack 232 383 383 383 383
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 587 587 587  
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front   468      
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Navigation system   2,610 2,610 2,610  
Proximity key   846 846 846 846
Body kit   1,182 1,182   1,182
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Wood trim   884 1,177   293
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) 13,770 28,150 27,820 20,765 17,190
Options (change) 12,808 23,934 23,653 17,655 14,615
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $67,335 $72,445 $86,615 $90,860 $111,785
Total Invoice $62,685 $62,587 $75,064 $80,022 $97,369

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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: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $690
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$67,335$72,445$86,615$90,860$111,785
Adjustments for Features0-685-1,735-1,710-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,335$71,760$84,880$89,150$107,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,120$17,390$35,390
Total Invoice$62,685$62,587$75,064$80,022$97,369
Adjustments for Features0-592-1,504-1,506-4,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,685$61,995$73,560$78,516$93,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,565$16,521$31,337

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

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Air compressor $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
Rear side airbags$300    
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    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Wheel-lip 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    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,795$8,480$9,530$9,505$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$1,735$1,710$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-592-1,504-1,506-4,037

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in112.4 in
Length203.1 in188.9 in
Width77.1 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,763 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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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%
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%
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

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%
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

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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