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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: $49,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $26,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $33,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 1,140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 700
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,990    
Compass 270 270 270 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Premium Package 5,690        
14-way power front seats   1,500 1,500    
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420    
Rearview camera   655 655 655 460
Heated front seats   525 525   750
Multimedia Package         2,700
Leather seating surfaces         1,620
Premium 1 Package         1,995
Dynamic Handling Package         1,500
Lighting Package         985
Rear spoiler         300
Rear side airbags         420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   669
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 1,060
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 651
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 1,014
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0        
14-way power front seats   0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0 0 428
Heated front seats   0 0   698
Multimedia Package         2,511
Leather seating surfaces         1,507
Premium 1 Package         1,855
Dynamic Handling Package         1,395
Lighting Package         916
Rear spoiler         279
Rear side airbags         391
Options (change) 13,385 10,795 10,795 5,570 14,380
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 13,374
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0
Total Price $76,080 $85,890 $82,855 $120,165 $49,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,837
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8228hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$76,080$85,890$82,855$120,165$49,245
Adjustments for Features-6,475-5,825-5,675-10,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,605$80,065$77,180$109,440$49,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$7,575$39,835$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25  
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50  $50 
Headlight washers$50  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,040$7,390$7,240$12,290$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,475$5,825$5,675$10,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-182-145219-1910

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

Model Year20152011
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width78.7 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 Diesel

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested205055%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%
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
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%
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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested152582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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