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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: $69,285

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
Premium 2 Package 4,400            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 990 990 990 990 990 990
Obstacle detection, rear 800            
Xenon HID headlights 985            
Class II trailer hitch 550            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660            
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660 660 660 660 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Roof rack 250 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Blind spot warning system 600 850 850 850 850 850 850
Heated front seats 750     525 525    
Heated steering wheel 225 275 275 275 275 275 275
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790 790    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980 3,980 3,980      
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650 650 650
Premium Package   5,690 3,390        
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Rearview camera       655 655 655 655
Premium 2 Package 4,092            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 744            
Xenon HID headlights 916            
Class II trailer hitch 512            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614            
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack 232 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0   0 0 0 0
Blind spot warning system 558 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 698     0 0    
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0 0 0 0
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642            
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 0 293 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0 0      
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Rearview camera       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 15,720 21,180 17,780 17,090 12,115 10,380 10,035
Options (change) 14,622 0 0 0 0 293 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $69,285 $81,830 $84,430 $94,340 $110,365 $127,930 $170,685

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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: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,526
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelR-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimR350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp 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$69,285$81,830$84,430$94,340$110,365$127,930$170,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,825-4,700-2,350-4,825-6,950-12,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,285$78,005$79,730$91,990$105,540$120,980$158,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,725$13,985$27,535$42,975$80,205

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

Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
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      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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      
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
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  $25$25
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$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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300    
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
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$7,705$11,530$12,405$10,055$12,530$14,655$20,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825$4,700$2,350$4,825$6,950$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49-58-26-46-73-77

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,961 lb.4,489 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
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
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 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
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested125034%

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 adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested97538%

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 dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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

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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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%

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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