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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: $54,132

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $12,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,127

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $7,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $36,224 $42,306
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Heated front seats 560 560        
Navigation system 3,070 3,070        
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990     1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     720 720
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345 325 325
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        
Blind spot warning system         550 550
Garmin Map Pilot         600 600
Parktronic Package         970 970
Sport Package         2,175  
Interior Package         2,880 2,880
Premium 2 Package         2,220 2,220
Heated steering wheel         250 250
Rear spoiler         350 350
Power trunk closer         250 250
Luxury Package           325
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Heated front seats 476 476        
Navigation system 2,610 2,610        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542     1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     669 669
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0 302 302
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        
Blind spot warning system         512 512
Garmin Map Pilot         558 558
Parktronic Package         902 902
Sport Package         2,023  
Interior Package         2,678 2,678
Premium 2 Package         2,065 2,065
Heated steering wheel         233 233
Rear spoiler         326 326
Power trunk closer         233 233
Luxury Package           303
Options (change) 23,335 23,130 9,525 9,525 14,800 11,760
Options (change) 19,841 19,666 8,099 7,806 13,766 10,939
Destination 815 815 815 815 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $66,350 $81,145 $100,540 $121,940 $54,675 $54,132
Total Invoice $57,427 $70,385 $87,709 $105,972 $50,915 $50,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,698
Model Year200620062006200620162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7T7
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, 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$54,675$54,132
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,050-2,050-2,465-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,350$79,945$98,490$119,890$52,210$51,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$32,140$53,540$668$0
Total Invoice$57,427$70,385$87,709$105,972$50,915$50,127
Adjustments for Features0-1,041-1,788-1,782-2,295-2,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,427$69,344$85,921$104,190$48,620$47,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,917$28,494$46,763$891$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C350e
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$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Eco accelerator     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
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
Blind spot warning system    $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 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0
6 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
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 
Suggestive steering    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,075$6,925$6,925$7,340$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,050$2,050$2,465$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041-1,788-1,782-2,295-2,398

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

Model Year20062016
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%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested72564%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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