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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: $51,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $16,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,989

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $10,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $39,500 $46,050
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $36,735 $42,827
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Heated front seats 560 560 560      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990     1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   720 720
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990      
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 380 380
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,480 1,480
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170      
designo Package         4,500 4,500
Upholstered instrument panel         350 350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable         310 310
Premium 1 Package         1,300 1,300
Garmin Map Pilot         625 625
Heated steering wheel         250 250
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Heated front seats 476 476 476      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542     1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   670 670
Wood trim 884 1,177   293    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842      
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 354 354
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,376 1,376
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695      
designo Package         4,185 4,185
Upholstered instrument panel         326 326
Interior ambient lighting, configurable         288 288
Premium 1 Package         1,209 1,209
Garmin Map Pilot         581 581
Heated steering wheel         233 233
Options (change) 23,750 22,505 16,840 8,705 11,105 9,915
Options (change) 20,193 19,134 14,318 7,401 10,329 9,222
Destination 895 895 895 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $68,045 $81,300 $86,935 $103,300 $51,530 $52,847
Total Invoice $58,846 $70,545 $76,685 $90,155 $47,989 $48,931

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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: $15,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,690
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$68,045$81,300$86,935$103,300$51,530$52,847
Adjustments for Features-1,350-2,300-2,275-4,2000-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,695$79,000$84,660$99,100$51,530$52,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,305$17,965$32,405$0$1,192
Total Invoice$58,846$70,545$76,685$90,155$47,989$48,931
Adjustments for Features-1,167-1,996-2,007-3,6660-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,679$68,549$74,678$86,489$47,989$48,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,870$16,999$28,810$0$826

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

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Power liftgate$350$350$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0
6 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
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  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Suggestive steering    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,015$7,965$7,940$9,865$5,665$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$2,300$2,275$4,200$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,167-1,996-2,007-3,6660-116

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.8 in
Length188.9 in184.5 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height66.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 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

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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