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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: $49,005

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $17,255

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
18-way adaptive power front seats 480            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720 720 720
Compass 420 420 420 420      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 1,090 1,090 1,090
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990            
Premium Package Plus 10,160            
Premium Package   7,790 7,790        
Rearview camera   655 655 655      
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850      
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  
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970 970
Lane departure warning         850 850 850
Rear side airbags         420 420 420
Rear spoiler         300 300  
Wood trim             0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   669 669 669
Compass 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 605 605 605
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 1,014 1,014 1,014
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0            
Premium Package Plus 0            
Premium Package   0 0        
Rearview camera   0 0 0      
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0      
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  
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902 902
Lane departure warning         791 791 791
Rear side airbags         391 391 391
Rear spoiler         279 279  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 17,585 14,250 14,250 5,670 13,330 13,330 10,530
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 12,399 12,399 9,795
Destination 975 975 975 975 875 875 875
Total Price $66,260 $79,625 $82,925 $112,645 $49,005 $52,225 $51,980

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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: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,658
Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$66,260$79,625$82,925$112,645$49,005$52,225$51,980
Adjustments for Features-4,325-4,050-3,700-7,4000-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,935$75,575$79,225$105,245$49,005$50,525$51,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,640$17,290$43,310$0$1,520$2,775

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

Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD    $0 $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225      
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   
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
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 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$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$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,015$6,665$10,365$2,965$4,665$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$4,050$3,700$7,400$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-138-108-95-1390-1,583-186

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length190.8 in180.7 in
Width76.3 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested424072%
Total Not Requested167528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested274068%
Total Not Requested130032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested274068%
Total Not Requested130032%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 player0No
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 player0No
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 player0No
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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