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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,135

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $22,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $38,950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980       1,900
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 1,480
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 670
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490  
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650    
Light Comfort Package       250  
Rearview camera       655  
Blind spot warning system       850 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats       800  
Sunshades, second row, power       450  
Interior Package         2,500
Upholstered instrument panel         650
Premium Package         720
Lighting Package         1,390
Multimedia Package         2,330
14-way power passenger seat         430
Heated second row seats         620
Rear side airbags         420
Special order charge         250
Sunshades, second row         380
Heated steering wheel         250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542       1,767
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 1,376
Running boards 1,318 1,318 0 1,318 623
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   670
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Light Comfort Package       0  
Rearview camera       0  
Blind spot warning system       0 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0  
Sunshades, second row, power       0  
Interior Package         2,325
Upholstered instrument panel         605
Premium Package         670
Lighting Package         1,293
Multimedia Package         2,167
14-way power passenger seat         400
Heated second row seats         577
Rear side airbags         391
Special order charge         233
Sunshades, second row         353
Heated steering wheel         233
Options (change) 28,375 26,230 24,740 12,145 15,260
Options (change) 6,016 3,474 2,156 3,767 14,195
Destination 975 975 975 975 925
Total Price $77,550 $92,205 $94,715 $120,220 $55,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,254
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/60-18
Total Price$77,550$92,205$94,715$120,220$55,135
Adjustments for Features-585-1,985-1,235-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,965$90,220$93,480$117,185$55,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,255$16,515$40,220$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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-folding second row seats    $700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Suggestive steering    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,100$8,500$7,750$9,550$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$1,985$1,235$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-96-41-1200

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelCayenneGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in113.1 in
Length190.8 in183.3 in
Width76.3 in74.4 in
Height67.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
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
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested519082%
Total Not Requested112518%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested519082%
Total Not Requested112518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested154086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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