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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $26,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $31,600 $36,900
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     710 710
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 1,850 670 670 670 670 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 530   530 530        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Multimedia Package             2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces             1,550 1,550
Premium II Package             2,750 1,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar             650 650
iPod integration             375 375
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     660 660
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 930 930
Heated front seats 0   0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0          
Multimedia Package             2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces             1,442 1,442
Premium II Package             2,558 1,256
Telematics service, such as OnStar             604 604
iPod integration             349 349
Options (change) 6,940 5,990 5,760 2,770 1,020 670 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,287 7,985
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825 825
Total Price $68,590 $73,740 $84,210 $102,420 $120,170 $163,320 $42,410 $46,310

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,562
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,590$73,740$84,210$102,420$120,170$163,320$42,410$46,310
Adjustments for Features-5,725-7,350-6,325-9,800-11,925-17,4250-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,865$66,390$77,885$92,620$108,245$145,895$42,410$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$15,020$29,755$45,380$83,030$0$2,450

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual      $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app $25      
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential     $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0      
App support $0      
Apple CarPlay support $100      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150      
iPod integration      $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Traffic information $25      
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights     $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50  
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Performance meter     $150  
Steering-linked fog lights      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical      $100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,590$10,215$9,190$12,665$14,790$20,290$2,865$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$7,350$6,325$9,800$11,925$17,425$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-105-79-100-104-1120-1,350

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

Model Year20182008
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

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

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

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

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