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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: $49,150

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,771

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $33,990
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $31,611
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   720
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390  
Front sport buckets 0 0   0  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 460
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Heated front seats 560 560 560   750
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 1,140
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915 915 700
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,090
Compass 95 95 95 95  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces         1,620
Multimedia Package         2,700
Premium 1 Package         1,995
Dynamic Handling Package         1,500
Lighting Package         985
Rear spoiler         300
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   669
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182  
Front sport buckets 0 0   0  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 428
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Heated front seats 476 476 476   698
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 1,060
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 302
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778 778 651
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,014
Compass 81 81 81 81  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553  
Leather seating surfaces         1,507
Multimedia Package         2,511
Premium 1 Package         1,855
Dynamic Handling Package         1,395
Lighting Package         916
Rear spoiler         279
Options (change) 19,440 19,110 15,045 11,470 14,285
Options (change) 16,529 16,248 12,792 9,752 13,285
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $63,735 $77,905 $85,140 $106,065 $49,150
Total Invoice $55,182 $67,659 $75,159 $92,506 $45,771

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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: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,632
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8228hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,735$77,905$85,140$106,065$49,150
Adjustments for Features-3,210-4,260-5,735-8,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,525$73,645$79,405$97,405$49,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,120$18,880$36,880$0
Total Invoice$55,182$67,659$75,159$92,506$45,771
Adjustments for Features-2,779-3,700-5,063-7,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,403$63,959$70,096$84,953$45,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,556$17,693$32,550$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50 
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,065$8,540$11,465$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$4,260$5,735$8,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,779-3,700-5,063-7,5530

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

Model Year20082011
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length188.9 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 GTS

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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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