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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: $66,495

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $56,300
Automatic climate control, front 550          
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440 375
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300      
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     720
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390 1,390  
Front sport buckets 130 130        
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345 0
Heated front seats 720 720 720      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040          
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Seating Package           2,980
Multimedia Package           2,980
Premium II Package           1,100
Automatic climate control, front 468          
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374 349
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805      
Comfort Package 0 0        
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     669
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182 1,182  
Front sport buckets 110 110        
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293 0
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884          
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Seating Package           2,771
Multimedia Package           2,771
Premium II Package           1,023
Options (change) 20,020 18,775 14,580 6,260 6,260 8,155
Options (change) 14,632 13,573 11,104 4,643 4,643 7,583
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $66,495 $80,450 $87,955 $107,135 $133,535 $67,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,657
Model Year201020102010201020102009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$66,495$80,450$87,955$107,135$133,535$67,430
Adjustments for Features-2,825-3,775-5,250-6,825-7,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,670$76,675$82,705$100,310$126,135$67,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,005$19,035$36,640$62,465$0

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

Model Year201020102010201020102009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$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$250 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration     $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,740$8,215$9,790$10,365$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$3,775$5,250$6,825$7,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-663-683-721-358-3110

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

Model Year20102009
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 seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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 reverse25No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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 C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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