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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: $94,535

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $8,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,300 $74,800 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $71,900
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490    
Infotainment Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 315 315      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,840 8,840    
265/50VR19 1,950          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655        
Carbon fiber trim 2,335 2,335 1,340 1,340   1,300
Black exterior trim (optional) 150 150   150   750
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 200  
Lane departure warning 690 690 690 690 690  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof 660         1,480
Remote app 540 540 540 540 540  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720
Sport Package 5,590 5,590   3,210    
Premium Plus Package 9,090 7,490 5,830 3,660 3,240  
Sport Chrono Package     770      
Wheels, dark finish     0   0 1,750
Satellite radio       750 750  
App support       210 210  
Compass         270  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable         3,210 1,250
Wood trim         0  
Multimedia Package           2,690
Lighting Package           800
Driver Assistance Package           2,800
Obstacle detection, rear           970
Power trunk closer           250
Rear side airbags           420
Sunshades, second row           380
Ceramic front brake rotors           5,450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           700
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 0 7,514    
265/50VR19 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0        
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0   1,209
Black exterior trim (optional) 0 0   0   698
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Panoramic sunroof 0         1,376
Remote app 0 0 0 0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     669
Sport Package 0 0   0    
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package     0      
Wheels, dark finish     0   0 1,628
Satellite radio       638 638  
App support       0 0  
Compass         0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable         0 1,163
Wood trim         0  
Multimedia Package           2,502
Lighting Package           744
Driver Assistance Package           2,604
Obstacle detection, rear           902
Power trunk closer           233
Rear side airbags           391
Sunshades, second row           353
Ceramic front brake rotors           5,069
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           651
Options (change) 43,325 39,115 28,155 26,440 14,470 21,710
Options (change) 506 7,434 506 8,658 1,144 20,192
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $102,620 $114,910 $124,650 $142,135 $172,765 $94,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,567
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/35-19
Total Price$102,620$114,910$124,650$142,135$172,765$94,535
Adjustments for Features-5,775-5,775-6,500-6,575-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,845$109,135$118,150$135,560$165,665$94,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,290$21,305$38,715$68,820$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG S
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer     $350
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 warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane keeping assist     $400
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$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$300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Body kit  $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
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 $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150
Performance meter$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 
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$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
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 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$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization     $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Suggestive steering     $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,865$14,865$15,590$15,665$16,190$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$5,775$6,500$6,575$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-424-78-447-880

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

Model Year20162015
ModelCayenneC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width78.7 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.0 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested115049%
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 headlights500Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested440083%
Total Not Requested87517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested115049%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested320079%
Total Not Requested87521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested82522%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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