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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $70,745 Porsche Cayenne | |||||
| Difference: $5,125 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | S Hybrid | Turbo | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,700 | $64,400 | $67,700 | $106,000 | $58,200 |
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | 480 | 1,815 | 1,815 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,490 | 1,490 | 1,490 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 790 | 790 | 790 | 720 | |
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Proximity key | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,140 |
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Compass | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 1,990 | 2,335 | 2,335 | 1,340 | 2,590 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,655 | 3,655 | 3,655 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 10,160 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 4,520 | 4,520 | |||
| Rearview camera | 1,750 | 1,750 | 655 | 460 | |
| Multimedia Package | 3,350 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,030 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,000 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | ||||
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 669 | |
| Satellite radio | 638 | 638 | 638 | 638 | |
| Proximity key | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,060 |
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Compass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,409 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rearview camera | 0 | 0 | 0 | 428 | |
| Multimedia Package | 3,115 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,818 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,860 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | ||||
| Options (change) | 22,070 | 19,860 | 18,370 | 6,990 | 14,695 |
| Options (change) | 1,144 | 1,144 | 1,144 | 1,144 | 13,666 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $70,745 | $85,235 | $87,045 | $113,965 | $75,870 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,799 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | S Hybrid | Turbo | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 400hp V8 | 380hp V6 H | 500hp V8 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 235, 11 | 235, 11 | 235, 11 | 585, 14 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 265/50-19 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,745 | $85,235 | $87,045 | $113,965 | $75,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,025 | -5,250 | -4,350 | -7,300 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,720 | $79,985 | $82,695 | $106,665 | $75,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $14,265 | $16,975 | $40,945 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | S Hybrid | Turbo | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Air compressor | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lockable rear differential | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,890 | $8,115 | $7,215 | $10,165 | $2,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,025 | $5,250 | $4,350 | $7,300 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -151 | -131 | -106 | -136 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Cayenne | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 190.8 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,399 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 22% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3490 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 2425 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1615 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1615 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 23% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
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