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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,190

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $9,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,828

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $47,650
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $44,315
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   720
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345  
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915 915 570
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,050
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 1,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 1,850
Roof rack 450 450 450 450 245
Heated front seats 560 560 560   720
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650  
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630  
Premium II Package         7,850
Class II trailer hitch         530
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   670
Wood trim 884 1,177   293  
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778 778 530
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 976
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 1,051
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 1,720
Roof rack 383 383 383 383 228
Heated front seats 476 476 476   670
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553  
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536  
Premium II Package         7,300
Class II trailer hitch         493
Options (change) 28,340 28,010 20,955 17,380 14,665
Options (change) 24,096 23,815 17,817 14,777 13,638
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $72,635 $86,805 $91,050 $111,975 $63,190
Total Invoice $62,749 $75,226 $80,184 $97,531 $58,828

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,113
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$72,635$86,805$91,050$111,975$63,190
Adjustments for Features-935-1,985-1,960-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,700$84,820$89,090$107,090$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,120$17,390$35,390$0
Total Invoice$62,749$75,226$80,184$97,531$58,828
Adjustments for Features-808-1,720-1,726-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,941$73,506$78,458$93,276$58,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,565$16,517$31,335$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags    $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear bumper protector    $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$8,205$9,255$9,230$12,155$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$1,985$1,960$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-808-1,720-1,726-4,2550

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

Model Year20082009
ModelCayenneR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in126.6 in
Length188.9 in203.0 in
Width76.0 in75.7 in
Height66.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested352576%
Total Not Requested114024%

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