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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: $53,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,518

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $35,712 $45,189
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Navigation system 3,070 3,070        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990     1,190 1,190
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     720 720
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Heated front seats 560 560        
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 380 380
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 460 460
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,480 1,480
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170        
Becker Map Pilot         600 600
Sport Package         2,500  
Interior Package         2,300 2,300
Premium Package         2,700  
Rear spoiler         300 300
Power trunk closer         250 250
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Navigation system 2,610 2,610        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542     1,107 1,107
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     669 669
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Heated front seats 476 476        
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 354 354
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 428 428
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,376 1,376
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695        
Becker Map Pilot         558 558
Sport Package         2,325  
Interior Package         2,139 2,139
Premium Package         2,511  
Rear spoiler         279 279
Power trunk closer         233 233
Options (change) 23,335 23,130 9,525 9,525 13,850 8,650
Options (change) 19,841 19,666 8,099 7,806 12,881 8,045
Destination 815 815 815 815 925 925
Total Price $66,350 $81,145 $100,540 $121,940 $53,175 $58,165
Total Invoice $57,427 $70,385 $87,709 $105,972 $49,518 $54,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,832
Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$66,350$81,145$100,540$121,940$53,175$58,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,050-2,050-2,065-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,350$79,945$98,490$119,890$51,110$54,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$32,140$53,540$0$3,290
Total Invoice$57,427$70,385$87,709$105,972$49,518$54,159
Adjustments for Features0-1,041-1,788-1,782-1,923-3,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,427$69,344$85,921$104,190$47,595$50,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,917$28,494$46,763$0$3,058

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

Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Suggestive steering    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,175$7,025$7,025$7,040$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,050$2,050$2,065$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041-1,788-1,782-1,923-3,506

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

Model Year20062015
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.8 in
Length188.2 in184.5 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height66.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft312.6 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 seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
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 seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
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

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

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