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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: $62,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,889

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $14,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSGTSAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,900 $69,200 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $50,516 $61,472 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Light Comfort Package 610 610      
Comfort Package 1,290        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720
Wood trim 1,385        
Compass 95 95      
Floor mats 140 140      
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680      
Navigation system 3,070 3,070      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990      
Heated front seats 560 560      
Sunshades, second row 190 190 380 380 380
Satellite radio 750 750      
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key 995 995      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915      
Front sport buckets 0        
Body kit 1,390        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950   1,250 1,250 1,250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170      
Larger rear spoiler   0      
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625
designo Package     3,100 3,100 500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700 700 700
Light Comfort Package 519 519      
Comfort Package 1,097        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 670 670 670
Wood trim 1,177        
Compass 81 81      
Floor mats 119 119      
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428      
Navigation system 2,610 2,610      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842      
Heated front seats 476 476      
Sunshades, second row 162 162 354 353 353
Satellite radio 638 638      
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 930 930 930
Proximity key 846 846      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778      
Front sport buckets 0        
Body kit 1,182        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,508   1,163 1,163 1,163
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695      
Larger rear spoiler   0      
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581
designo Package     2,883 2,883 465
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651 651 651
Options (change) 24,770 17,755 7,775 7,775 5,175
Options (change) 21,060 15,096 7,232 7,231 4,813
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $83,565 $87,850 $62,170 $74,870 $79,870
Total Invoice $72,471 $77,463 $57,889 $69,699 $74,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,469
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSGTSAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V8405hp V8362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18295/35-21225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$83,565$87,850$62,170$74,870$79,870
Adjustments for Features-775-1,600-600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,790$86,250$61,570$74,820$79,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,460$0$13,250$18,300
Total Invoice$72,471$77,463$57,889$69,699$74,349
Adjustments for Features-672-1,411-559-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,799$76,052$57,330$69,652$74,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,253$0$12,322$17,019

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

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSGTSAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300$300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200    
Taillight guards$150    
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,390$9,215$8,215$7,665$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,600$600$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-672-1,411-559-470

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

Model Year20082018
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 S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%

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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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