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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: $53,465

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $35,350 $41,400
18-way adaptive power front seats 480          
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720 720
Compass 420 420 420 420    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 650 650
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 1,090 1,090
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 10,160          
Premium Package   7,790 7,790      
Rearview camera   655 655 655    
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850    
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Premium 1 Package         2,500  
Leather Package         1,750 1,750
Dynamic Handling Package         1,530 1,530
Special order charge         250 250
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290
Rear spoiler         300  
Rear side airbags         420 420
Wood trim           0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0          
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   669 669
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 605 605
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 1,014 1,014
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0          
Premium Package   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0    
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595
Driver Assistance Package         2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Premium 1 Package         2,325  
Leather Package         1,628 1,628
Dynamic Handling Package         1,423 1,423
Special order charge         250 250
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler         279  
Rear side airbags         391 391
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 21,565 18,230 16,740 9,650 17,210 14,410
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 16,025 13,421
Destination 975 975 975 975 905 905
Total Price $70,240 $83,605 $85,415 $116,625 $53,465 $56,715

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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: $14,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,792
Model Year201120112011201120132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$70,240$83,605$85,415$116,625$53,465$56,715
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,425-1,525-5,7750-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,540$81,180$83,890$110,850$53,465$56,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,640$16,350$43,310$0$2,900

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

Model Year201120112011201120132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,665$7,390$6,490$10,740$4,965$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,425$1,525$5,775$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-61-38-1050-326

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

Model Year20112013
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 Requested324080%
Total Not Requested80020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 Requested324080%
Total Not Requested80020%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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