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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: $54,215

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $29,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $35,350 $41,400
18-way adaptive power front seats 315          
Infotainment Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720 720
Compass 270 270 270 270    
Remote app 540 540   540    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Lane departure warning 690 690 690 690    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660   1,090 1,090
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Premium Plus Package 9,090     3,660    
14-way power front seats   1,500 1,500      
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   960 960      
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420      
Blind spot warning system   850 850      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490   1,490    
Rearview camera   655 655      
Heated front seats   525 525      
Proximity key   890 890   650 650
Satellite radio       750    
App support       210    
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package         1,530 1,530
Special order charge         250 250
Leather Package         1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package         2,500  
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Rear side airbags         420 420
Rear spoiler         300  
Wood trim           0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0          
Infotainment Package 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   669 669
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Remote app 0 0   0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 698 698
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0   1,014 1,014
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Premium Plus Package 0     0    
14-way power front seats   0 0      
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0      
Blind spot warning system   0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0   0    
Rearview camera   0 0      
Heated front seats   0 0      
Proximity key   0 0   605 605
Satellite radio       638    
App support       0    
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package         1,423 1,423
Special order charge         250 250
Leather Package         1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package         2,325  
Driver Assistance Package         2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Rear side airbags         391 391
Rear spoiler         279  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 20,980 18,865 16,835 12,255 17,960 15,160
Options (change) 506 506 506 1,144 16,723 14,119
Destination 995 995 995 995 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0
Total Price $83,675 $93,960 $88,895 $126,850 $54,215 $57,465

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,225
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,675$93,960$88,895$126,850$54,215$57,465
Adjustments for Features-5,125-3,350-2,625-8,6500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,550$90,610$86,270$118,200$54,215$57,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,060$7,720$39,650$0$2,900

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

Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
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  
Lockable center differential $150 $150  
Lockable rear differential $150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack  $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0  $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150  
Intersection assist   $25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500$500
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  $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$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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
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
Total Value of Features$8,865$7,090$6,365$12,390$3,740$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$3,350$2,625$8,650$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-54113-1460-326

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

Model Year20152013
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width78.7 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 Diesel

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested172533%

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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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