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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: $53,425

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,752

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $39,500 $46,050
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $36,735 $42,827
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990     1,190  
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Navigation system 3,070 3,070        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170        
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,480 1,480
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240 500 500
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 380 380
Heated front seats 560 560     580 580
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     720 720
Premium 3 Package         5,400 5,400
Leather Seating Package         2,050 2,050
Upholstered instrument panel         350 350
Rear spoiler         350 350
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542     1,107  
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Navigation system 2,610 2,610        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695        
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,376 1,376
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0 465 465
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 354 354
Heated front seats 476 476     539 539
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     670 670
Premium 3 Package         5,022 5,022
Leather Seating Package         1,907 1,907
Upholstered instrument panel         326 326
Rear spoiler         326 326
Options (change) 23,625 23,420 9,815 9,765 13,000 11,810
Options (change) 20,088 19,913 8,346 7,806 12,092 10,985
Destination 815 815 815 815 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $66,640 $81,435 $100,830 $122,180 $53,425 $54,742
Total Invoice $57,674 $70,632 $87,956 $105,972 $49,752 $50,694

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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: $14,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,393
Model Year200620062006200620172017
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)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$66,640$81,435$100,830$122,180$53,425$54,742
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,050-2,050-1,580-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,640$80,235$98,780$120,130$51,845$53,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$32,140$53,490$0$1,192
Total Invoice$57,674$70,632$87,956$105,972$49,752$50,694
Adjustments for Features0-1,041-1,788-1,778-1,471-1,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,674$69,591$86,168$104,194$48,281$49,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,917$28,494$46,520$0$834

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

Model Year200620062006200620172017
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
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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
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 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
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 
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$5,300$6,500$7,350$7,350$6,880$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,050$2,050$1,580$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041-1,788-1,778-1,471-1,579

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

Model Year20062017
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.17.4 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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142539%
Total Not Requested221561%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142539%
Total Not Requested221561%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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