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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: $68,360

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $5,560

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014201420142009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,600 $56,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $70,900 $83,300 $110,400 $56,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,205 2,205 1,815 1,815 1,815 1,815 1,815    
Basic Package 5,640 5,640     4,540 4,540      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490   1,490   1,490   1,490 1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790 790 790   720
CD changer, in-dash 650 650     650 650 650 650  
Satellite radio 750 750     750 750 750    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595   595  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 995 1,340 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Temporary spare tire           390      
Auto-dimming mirrors             420    
Heated front seats             525    
Seating Package                 2,980
Multimedia Package                 2,980
Premium II Package                 1,100
iPod integration                 375
Limited-slip rear differential                 3,990
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Basic Package 0 0     0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0   0   0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   669
CD changer, in-dash 0 0     0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638     638 638 638    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506   506  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Temporary spare tire           0      
Auto-dimming mirrors             0    
Heated front seats             0    
Seating Package                 2,771
Multimedia Package                 2,771
Premium II Package                 1,023
iPod integration                 349
Limited-slip rear differential                 3,711
Options (change) 17,765 16,275 10,680 9,190 16,620 15,520 7,435 4,075 14,645
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 506 506 1,144 1,144 638 506 13,619
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $68,360 $73,870 $74,975 $77,085 $84,415 $87,415 $91,730 $115,470 $73,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,571
Model Year201420142014201420142014201420142009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11100, 10585, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$68,360$73,870$74,975$77,085$84,415$87,415$91,730$115,470$73,920
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,700-5,950-5,350-5,300-4,700-7,210-7,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,460$69,170$69,025$71,735$79,115$82,715$84,520$107,645$73,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,710$4,565$7,275$14,655$18,255$20,060$43,185$0

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014201420142009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD        $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel       $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation        $15
Sunshade, rear, power        $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats        $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 $300 $300$300$300
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150 $150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 $150 $150 $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Raised top speed limiter        $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0  
Body kit      $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler      $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings      $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player        $0
HD radio       $50 
iPod integration        $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 $15$15
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0 
SD Card slot        $25
Surround sound  $250$250   $250$250
Traffic information       $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer        $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights        $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats       $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,680$8,480$9,730$9,130$9,080$8,480$10,990$11,605$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,700$5,950$5,350$5,300$4,700$7,210$7,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-122-136-119-104-134-115-128-1020

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

Model Year20142009
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested271581%
Total Not Requested62519%

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested271581%
Total Not Requested62519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Basic 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
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Basic 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
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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 C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Seating 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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