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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $97,400

Porsche Cayenne Diesel   
Difference: $20,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneE-Class
TrimDieselE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,750 $91,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 480  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Proximity key 1,090  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,626
275/45VR20 3,120  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,910
Compass 270  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
HD radio 370  
Roof rails 820  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790  
Premium Package Plus 10,180  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,120
Rear side airbags   420
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Proximity key 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
275/45VR20 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,776
Compass 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
HD radio 0  
Roof rails 1,012  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   1,860
Premium 1 Package   1,972
Rear side airbags   391
Options (change) 40,675 25,726
Options (change) 4,698 23,926
Destination 975 875
Total Price $97,400 $118,101

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,381
Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneE-Class
TrimDieselE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$97,400$118,101
Adjustments for Features-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,690$118,101

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneE-Class
TrimDieselE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,965$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1580

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in113.2 in
Length190.8 in192.7 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.4,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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 passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested479081%
Total Not Requested112519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested136593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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