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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: $66,775

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $18,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
TrimR350Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $61,700
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Heated steering wheel 225 275
Heated front seats 750  
Blind spot warning system 600 850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100
Roof rack 250 1,105
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660
Class II trailer hitch 550  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Satellite radio   750
Compass   270
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Proximity key   890
Wood trim   1,340
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980
Class IV trailer hitch   650
Premium Package   5,690
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0
Roof rack 232 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0
Class II trailer hitch 512  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Satellite radio   638
Compass   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
CD changer, in-dash   0
Proximity key   0
Wood trim   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Class IV trailer hitch   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 14,760 22,185
Options (change) 13,728 1,144
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $66,775 $84,880

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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 Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,014
Model Year20122015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
TrimR350Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$66,775$84,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,775$81,005

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
TrimR350Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,905$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.0 in
Length203.1 in191.1 in
Width77.1 in78.7 in
Height65.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.4,652 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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested125034%

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