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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: $92,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $3,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSAMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $83,300 $73,700
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490 1,490  
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 1,815 1,815 480 1,815  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840  
275/45VR20 3,120 1,170 1,170 2,730    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950   1,250
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 2,335 995 975
Synthetic suede steering wheel 290 290 290 290 290  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630  
App support 210 210 210 210    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750     750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 660 1,000
Black exterior trim (optional) 150 150 150 150   750
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
HD radio 370     370 370  
Compass 270 270 270 270 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790 720
Comfort Plus Package 10,180     11,670    
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450   450  
Blind spot warning system   850 850   850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800   800 450
Rearview camera   665 665   1,750  
Auto-dimming mirrors         420  
Heated front seats         525  
PCM         3,675  
Multimedia Package           2,200
designo Package           500
Driver Assistance Package           2,250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           700
Ceramic front brake rotors           5,450
Sunshades, second row           380
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only           850
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 6,928 6,928 0  
275/45VR20 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 2,508 2,508 2,508   1,163
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 907
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0  
App support 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638     638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 930
Black exterior trim (optional) 0 0 0 0   698
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0  
HD radio 0     0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 670
Comfort Plus Package 0     0    
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0   0  
Blind spot warning system   0 0   0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0   0 419
Rearview camera   0 0   0  
Auto-dimming mirrors         0  
Heated front seats         0  
PCM         0  
Multimedia Package           2,046
designo Package           465
Driver Assistance Package           2,093
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           651
Ceramic front brake rotors           5,069
Sunshades, second row           353
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only           791
Options (change) 45,285 36,480 34,990 44,740 31,935 17,475
Options (change) 1,144 9,942 9,942 10,580 638 16,255
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $95,880 $100,775 $102,885 $112,535 $116,230 $92,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,243
Model Year201420142014201420142018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSAMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8420hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20245/35-19
Total Price$95,880$100,775$102,885$112,535$116,230$92,170
Adjustments for Features-3,500-4,950-4,350-5,900-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,380$95,825$98,535$106,635$110,155$92,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$6,155$14,255$17,775$0

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

Model Year201420142014201420142018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSAMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start via app     $75
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors     $2500
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane keeping assist     $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$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
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 $0
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
HD radio$50  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound $250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization     $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Suggestive steering     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,215$14,665$14,065$15,615$15,790$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$4,950$4,350$5,900$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-537-462-607-850

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

Model Year20142018
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in111.8 in
Length190.8 in184.5 in
Width76.3 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.6 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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested414070%
Total Not Requested177530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested354056%
Total Not Requested277544%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
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 AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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