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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: $54,540

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $27,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $35,350 $41,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310    
Premium Plus Package 9,100   7,490          
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250    
18-way adaptive power front seats 310              
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 750 750
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0 325 0
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     720 720
Premium Package   3,390   2,920        
Proximity key   890   890 890 890 650 650
Auto-dimming headlights         610      
Rearview camera         660 660    
Lighting Package             1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package             2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package             1,530 1,530
Special order charge             250 250
Leather Package             1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package             2,500  
Driver Assistance Package             2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear             970 970
Rear side airbags             420 420
Rear spoiler             300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package 0   0          
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0              
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 698 698
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 302 0
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     669 669
Premium Package   0   0        
Proximity key   0   0 0 0 605 605
Auto-dimming headlights         0      
Rearview camera         0 0    
Lighting Package             1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package             2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package             1,423 1,423
Special order charge             250 250
Leather Package             1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package             2,325  
Driver Assistance Package             2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear             902 902
Rear side airbags             391 391
Rear spoiler             279  
Options (change) 21,370 13,880 18,780 12,780 10,330 7,870 18,285 15,160
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 17,025 14,119
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 905 905
Total Price $83,020 $81,630 $97,230 $112,430 $129,480 $170,520 $54,540 $57,465

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,836
Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7
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)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,020$81,630$97,230$112,430$129,480$170,520$54,540$57,465
Adjustments for Features-6,075-4,275-5,275-7,175-8,275-13,0250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,945$77,355$91,955$105,255$121,205$157,495$54,540$57,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$15,010$28,310$44,260$80,550$0$2,775

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Parking guidance system - passive      $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225 $225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200   $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
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
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$300$300$300$300$300  
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 $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$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot      $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$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
Xenon HID headlights $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $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
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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$10,565$8,765$9,765$11,665$12,765$17,515$4,490$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,075$4,275$5,275$7,175$8,275$13,025$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-77-55-57-67-67-800-140

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

Model Year20182013
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?
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 headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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 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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested172533%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 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
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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 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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested235058%
Total Not Requested172542%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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 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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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