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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: $85,955

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,004

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $2,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimSGTSAMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,400 $70,900 $72,800
Base Invoice $50,490 $60,265 $67,704
Light Comfort Package 610 610  
Comfort Package 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720
Wood trim 1,385    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Compass 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140  
Heated front seats 690 690  
Sunshades, second row 190 190 380
Satellite radio 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 1,480
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Proximity key 995 995  
Front sport buckets 130    
Body kit 1,390    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950   1,250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150  
275/40ZR20 2,310    
Premium 3 Package     2,450
designo Package     500
Ceramic front brake rotors     5,450
Light Comfort Package 519 519  
Comfort Package 1,097    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 670
Wood trim 1,177    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591  
Compass 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119  
Heated front seats 587 587  
Sunshades, second row 162 162 353
Satellite radio 638 638  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 1,376
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Proximity key 846 846  
Front sport buckets 110    
Body kit 1,182    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,508   1,163
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928  
275/40ZR20 1,964    
Premium 3 Package     2,279
designo Package     465
Ceramic front brake rotors     5,069
Options (change) 37,030 27,575 12,230
Options (change) 31,482 23,444 11,375
Destination 975 975 925
Total Price $97,405 $99,450 $85,955
Total Invoice $82,947 $84,684 $80,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,062
Model Year200920092017
ModelCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimSGTSAMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V8405hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20295/35-21245/35-19
Total Price$97,405$99,450$85,955
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,370$97,590$85,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,220$0
Total Invoice$82,947$84,684$80,004
Adjustments for Features-881-1,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,066$83,100$80,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,034$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimSGTSAMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors  $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
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
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Taillight guards$150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,015$12,840$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-881-1,5840

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

Model Year20092017
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 C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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