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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: $50,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $27,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Premium Plus Package 9,100   7,490            
18-way adaptive power front seats 310                
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000            
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 670 670   670 670 670 1,090 1,090 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 700 700 700
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0 325 325 0
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700 850 850 850
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     720 720 720
Premium Package   3,390   2,920          
Proximity key   890   890 890 890 650 650 650
Rearview camera         660 660      
Auto-dimming headlights         610        
Lighting Package             1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package             2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package             1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package             2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear             970 970 970
Rear side airbags             420 420 420
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660 660 660
Rear spoiler             300 300  
Premium Plus Package 0   0            
18-way adaptive power front seats 0                
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0            
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0   0 0 0 1,014 1,014 1,014
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 651 651 651
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 302 302 0
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 791 791 791
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     669 669 669
Premium Package   0   0          
Proximity key   0   0 0 0 605 605 605
Rearview camera         0 0      
Auto-dimming headlights         0        
Lighting Package             1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package             2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package             1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package             2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear             902 902 902
Rear side airbags             391 391 391
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614 614 614
Rear spoiler             279 279  
Options (change) 16,310 10,070 13,720 7,720 5,270 4,310 15,015 15,015 11,890
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,966 13,966 11,060
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875
Total Price $77,960 $77,820 $92,170 $107,370 $124,420 $166,960 $50,690 $53,910 $53,340

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,243
Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$77,960$77,820$92,170$107,370$124,420$166,960$50,690$53,910$53,340
Adjustments for Features-6,500-5,250-5,700-7,600-8,725-14,0250-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,460$72,570$86,470$99,770$115,695$152,935$50,690$52,210$53,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$15,010$28,310$44,235$81,475$0$1,520$2,650

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD      $0 $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35   
Parking guidance system - passive      $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app $25       
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225 $225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200   $200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000   
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250   
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$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   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100   
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$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$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0       
App support $0       
Apple CarPlay support $100       
CD changer, in-dash      $325$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$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet $150       
Navigation map updates, three years $0       
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25   
Traffic information $25    $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200 $200$200$200$200$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$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150     
Intersection assist    $25    
LED headlights$1000 $1000 $1000$1000   
Performance meter     $150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   $300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300   $300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200 $200 $200$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$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   $100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical      $100$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,540$9,290$9,740$11,640$12,765$18,065$4,040$5,740$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,500$5,250$5,700$7,600$8,725$14,025$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-71-65-74-74-880-1,5830

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

Model Year20182012
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
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 reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested172533%
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
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 reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
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 reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested187574%
Total Not Requested67526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
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 reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested235058%
Total Not Requested172542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
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 reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%

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