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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: $59,715

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $33,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLC
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $38,950
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     720
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Roof rails 830 830 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280 250
Running boards 1,560 1,560 1,560   1,560 1,560 670
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990 790
Panoramic sunroof 670 670         1,480
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990       1,900
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Around view cameras 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Front buckets   0          
Interior Package             2,500
Upholstered instrument panel             650
Premium Package             720
Multimedia Package             2,330
Driver Assistance Package             2,800
Advanced Parking Assist Package             1,540
Lighting Package             1,390
14-way power passenger seat             430
Special order charge             250
Heated second row seats             620
Rear side airbags             420
Sunshades, second row             380
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     670
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 233
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318 623
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0 735
Panoramic sunroof 0 0         1,376
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0       1,767
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Front buckets   0          
Interior Package             2,325
Upholstered instrument panel             605
Premium Package             670
Multimedia Package             2,167
Driver Assistance Package             2,604
Advanced Parking Assist Package             1,432
Lighting Package             1,293
14-way power passenger seat             400
Special order charge             233
Heated second row seats             577
Rear side airbags             391
Sunshades, second row             353
Options (change) 31,220 26,540 29,310 17,450 16,050 13,780 19,840
Options (change) 1,318 1,318 1,318 0 1,318 1,318 18,454
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 925
Total Price $92,870 $94,290 $107,760 $117,100 $135,200 $176,430 $59,715

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,584
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLC
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/60-18
Total Price$92,870$94,290$107,760$117,100$135,200$176,430$59,715
Adjustments for Features-2,635-2,960-2,635-3,510-4,485-9,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,235$91,330$105,125$113,590$130,715$167,170$59,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$14,890$23,355$40,480$76,935$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGLC
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Remote climate control      $25
Remote start via app      $75
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Collision preparation system, rear      $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane keeping assist      $400
Pedestrian detection      $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat      $150
Trailer sway control      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer      $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
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 dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400 
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 
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   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350 $350$350$350
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 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150
Performance meter     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power-folding second row seats      $700
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Crosswind stabilization      $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Suggestive steering      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$8,750$9,075$8,750$9,625$10,600$15,375$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$2,960$2,635$3,510$4,485$9,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-74-58-31-79-1240

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182016
ModelCayenneGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in113.1 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width78.7 in74.4 in
Height67.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,489 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

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested490093%
Total Not Requested3757%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested387594%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested370091%
Total Not Requested3759%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested350092%
Total Not Requested3258%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
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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