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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: $75,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,300 $74,800 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $58,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 1,815 315      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 1,140
Compass 270 270 270 270 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,335 2,335 1,340 1,340   2,590
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655        
Premium Package 5,690   2,920      
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Rearview camera   655   655 655 460
Heated front seats   525        
Wood trim         0  
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      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     669
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 1,060
Compass 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0   2,409
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0        
Premium Package 0   0      
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Rearview camera   0   0 0 428
Heated front seats   0        
Wood trim         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) 17,430 14,840 10,010 6,640 3,810 14,695
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 13,666
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $76,725 $90,635 $106,505 $122,335 $162,105 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,808
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$76,725$90,635$106,505$122,335$162,105$75,870
Adjustments for Features-5,800-5,100-8,525-8,600-13,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,925$85,535$97,980$113,735$148,430$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,610$27,055$42,810$77,505$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$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 window/roof operation     $15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 
Body kit  $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150   
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$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 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,240$8,540$11,965$12,040$17,115$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$5,100$8,525$8,600$13,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-162-120-171-150-1800

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

Model Year20162011
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

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
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 Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
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 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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

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
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 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%

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
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 Requested127575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
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, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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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