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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: $71,765

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $4,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750 $58,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 1,815 1,815 1,815    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490   1,490   1,490 1,490  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 2,335 2,335 995 1,340 2,590
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Compass 270 270 270 270   270  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790   720
Premium Package Plus 10,180 10,180          
Convenience Package     4,540 4,540      
Rearview camera     1,750 1,750 1,750 655 460
Auto-dimming mirrors         420    
PCM         3,675    
Heated front seats         525    
Chronometer         270    
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 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0   0   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,409
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506  
Compass 0 0 0 0   0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,060
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0   669
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Convenience Package     0 0      
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0 428
Auto-dimming mirrors         0    
PCM         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Chronometer         0    
Multimedia Package             3,115
AMG Leather Package             2,818
Lighting Package             916
Limited-slip rear differential             1,860
Rear side airbags             391
Options (change) 21,940 20,450 19,730 18,240 14,815 6,090 14,695
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 506 13,666
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $71,765 $77,175 $86,555 $89,065 $97,840 $115,815 $75,870

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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: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,380
Model Year2013201320132013201320132011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$71,765$77,175$86,555$89,065$97,840$115,815$75,870
Adjustments for Features-5,050-5,850-5,275-4,525-7,675-7,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,715$71,325$81,280$84,540$90,165$108,440$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$14,565$17,825$23,450$41,725$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 $300$300$300
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 $150 $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
HD radio     $50 
iPod integration      $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound     $250$250
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Performance meter    $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights      $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,915$8,340$7,590$10,740$10,440$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$5,850$5,275$4,525$7,675$7,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-161-129-108-166-940

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

Model Year20132011
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length190.8 in182.3 in
Width76.3 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested349059%
Total Not Requested242541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested349059%
Total Not Requested242541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested64065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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