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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: $48,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990     970 970 970
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290            
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440      
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300          
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595          
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,090 1,090 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 700 700 700
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345 325 325 0
Heated front seats 720 720 720          
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 650 650 650
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750      
Compass 140 140 140 140 140      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695      
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150      
Front sport buckets 130 130            
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     720 720 720
Lighting Package           1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package           2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package           1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package           2,500 2,500  
Rear spoiler           300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842     902 902 902
Comfort Package 0 0            
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374      
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805          
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506          
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,014 1,014 1,014
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 0 0 0 0 651 651 651
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293 302 302 0
Heated front seats 0 0 0          
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 605 605 605
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638      
Compass 81 81 81 81 81      
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0      
Front sport buckets 110 110            
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182 1,182      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     669 669 669
Lighting Package           1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package           2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package           1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package           2,325 2,325  
Rear spoiler           279 279  
Options (change) 21,900 21,775 17,580 13,000 13,000 13,085 13,085 9,960
Options (change) 15,265 14,206 11,737 8,455 8,455 12,170 12,170 9,264
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875 875
Total Price $68,375 $83,450 $90,955 $113,875 $140,275 $48,760 $51,980 $51,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,571
Model Year20102010201020102010201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,375$83,450$90,955$113,875$140,275$48,760$51,980$51,410
Adjustments for Features-1,700-2,750-4,225-7,150-7,7250-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,675$80,700$86,730$106,725$132,550$48,760$50,280$51,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$20,055$40,050$65,875$0$1,520$2,650

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

Model Year20102010201020102010201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200   
RWD     $0 $0
AWD      $1700 
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
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   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
HD radio     $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0     
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights   $50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100     
Heated second row seats   $200$200   
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$25$25$25   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,540$6,590$8,065$10,990$11,565$3,840$5,540$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$2,750$4,225$7,150$7,725$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-404-500-590-592-5190-1,5830

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

Model Year20102012
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length188.9 in180.7 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 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

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
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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

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