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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: $68,025

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $47,700 $64,400 $106,000
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,020 1,020 1,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690      
Heated steering wheel 225   250  
Heated front seats 750      
Blind spot warning system 600   850 850
Roof rack 250 1,105 1,105 1,105
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990 2,990 2,990
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660 660 660
Class II trailer hitch 550      
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980 3,980  
Wood trim   995 1,340 345
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Compass   420 420 420
Traffic information   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   10,160    
Convenience Package     4,520  
Rearview camera     1,750 655
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642      
Heated steering wheel 209   0  
Heated front seats 698      
Blind spot warning system 558   0 0
Roof rack 232 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0 0
Class II trailer hitch 512      
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542  
Wood trim   0 0 293
Proximity key   0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506
Compass   0 0 0
Traffic information   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0    
Convenience Package     0  
Rearview camera     0 0
Options (change) 14,460 25,855 23,410 11,780
Options (change) 13,450 3,686 3,686 1,437
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $68,025 $74,530 $88,785 $118,755

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,032
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$68,025$74,530$88,785$118,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-2,725-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,025$71,555$86,060$113,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,505$41,450

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

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Air compressor $35$35$35
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, passenger seat $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,405$9,380$9,130$12,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$2,725$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-143-117

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

Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.0 in
Length203.1 in190.8 in
Width77.1 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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 adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested389066%
Total Not Requested202534%

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 adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161572%
Total Not Requested62528%

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%

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