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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,450

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $31,611 $37,191
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     720 720
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Heated front seats 560 560     750 750
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 1,140 1,140
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345 325  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,090 1,090
Headlight washers 230 230        
Compass 95 95 95 95    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650    
Multimedia Package         2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package         1,995  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,500  
Lighting Package         985 985
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 1,620
Rear spoiler         300  
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     669 669
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 428 428
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Heated front seats 476 476     698 698
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 1,060 1,060
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0 302  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,014 1,014
Headlight washers 196 196        
Compass 81 81 81 81    
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553    
Multimedia Package         2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package         1,855  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,395  
Lighting Package         916 916
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 1,507
Rear spoiler         279  
Options (change) 17,865 17,660 9,985 9,985 13,585 9,465
Options (change) 15,191 15,016 8,490 8,197 12,634 8,803
Destination 815 815 815 815 875 875
Total Price $60,880 $75,675 $101,000 $122,400 $48,450 $50,330
Total Invoice $52,777 $65,735 $88,100 $106,363 $45,120 $46,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,581
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$60,880$75,675$101,000$122,400$48,450$50,330
Adjustments for Features-2,395-3,595-6,895-6,8950-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,485$72,080$94,105$115,505$48,450$49,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$35,620$57,020$0$1,430
Total Invoice$52,777$65,735$88,100$106,363$45,120$46,869
Adjustments for Features-2,076-3,123-6,014-5,9920-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,701$62,612$82,086$100,371$45,120$46,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,911$31,385$49,670$0$1,330

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

Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,925$9,225$9,225$2,330$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$3,595$6,895$6,895$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076-3,123-6,014-5,9920-419

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

Model Year20062011
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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 S

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 Turbo

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

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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested152582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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