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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: $57,045

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $21,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLCGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $39,150 $54,900
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 1,340   1,150
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 1,480
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 670 670
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Compass 420 420 420 420    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720 720
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650      
Light Comfort Package       250    
Rearview camera       655    
Blind spot warning system       850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       800 1,030 450
Sunshades, second row, power       450    
Premium 2 Package         3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers         850 850
designo Package         3,950 3,950
Heated second row seats         620 620
Rear side airbags         420 420
Special order charge         250 250
Sunshades, second row         380 380
Heated steering wheel         250 250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         850 850
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0   1,070
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 1,376
Running boards 1,318 1,318 0 1,318 623 623
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   670 670
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0      
Light Comfort Package       0    
Rearview camera       0    
Blind spot warning system       0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0 958 419
Sunshades, second row, power       0    
Premium 2 Package         3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers         791 791
designo Package         3,674 3,674
Heated second row seats         577 577
Rear side airbags         391 391
Special order charge         233 233
Sunshades, second row         353 353
Heated steering wheel         233 233
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         791 791
Options (change) 29,850 27,705 26,215 13,140 16,970 14,390
Options (change) 6,016 3,474 2,156 3,474 15,785 13,387
Destination 975 975 975 975 925 925
Total Price $79,025 $93,680 $96,190 $121,215 $57,045 $70,215

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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: $20,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,057
Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLCGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$79,025$93,680$96,190$121,215$57,045$70,215
Adjustments for Features-1,435-2,835-2,085-3,0850-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,590$90,845$94,105$118,130$57,045$68,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,255$16,515$40,540$0$11,320

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLCGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr 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$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
RWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$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$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo organizer    $100$100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$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$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     $0
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
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$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200 $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals     $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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats    $700$700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Suggestive steering    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,050$9,450$8,700$9,700$6,615$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$2,835$2,085$3,085$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-127-135-68-1130-1,722

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122017
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

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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested459078%
Total Not Requested132522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested499079%
Total Not Requested132521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested499079%
Total Not Requested132521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested88066%
Total Not Requested45034%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

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