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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: $74,310

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $56,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,210 2,210 1,820 1,820      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     720
Sunroof 1,200 1,200          
Heated front seats 530   530 530      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Wood trim           0  
Seating Package             2,980
Multimedia Package             2,980
Premium II Package             1,100
iPod integration             375
Telematics service, such as OnStar             650
Limited-slip rear differential             3,990
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     669
Sunroof 0 0          
Heated front seats 0   0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0   2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Wood trim           0  
Seating Package             2,771
Multimedia Package             2,771
Premium II Package             1,023
iPod integration             349
Telematics service, such as OnStar             604
Limited-slip rear differential             3,711
Options (change) 12,660 11,710 11,070 6,410 2,840 0 15,295
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,223
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $74,310 $79,460 $89,520 $106,060 $121,990 $162,650 $74,570

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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: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,597
Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$74,310$79,460$89,520$106,060$121,990$162,650$74,570
Adjustments for Features-4,925-6,550-5,325-8,300-8,850-13,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,385$72,910$84,195$97,760$113,140$148,750$74,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$14,810$28,375$43,755$79,365$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $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
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$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$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 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Raised top speed limiter      $0
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
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
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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$100
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Door sill trim plates$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 recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$8,965$10,590$9,365$12,340$12,890$17,940$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$6,550$5,325$8,300$8,850$13,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-87-62-82-76-900

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

Model Year20182009
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%
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 Platinum Edition

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
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 C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Seating 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%
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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