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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: $65,625

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,091

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600 $42,100
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060 $39,153
Automatic climate control, front 550        
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 375
Navigation system 3,300 3,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     710
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 300
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 450
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595     510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915 915 550
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,670
Roof rack 450 450 450 450 245
Heated front seats 690 690      
Heated second row seats 500 500      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240 240 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Premium III Package         11,250
Full Leather Seating Package         2,200
Heating Package         1,370
Lighting Package         910
Automatic climate control, front 468        
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 349
Navigation system 2,805 2,805      
Obstacle detection, rear 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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604     660
Body kit 1,182 1,182 1,182 1,182  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 293  
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 279
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 418
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506     474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778 778 512
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,483
Roof rack 383 383 383 383 228
Heated front seats 587 587      
Heated second row seats 425 425      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204 204 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Premium III Package         10,462
Full Leather Seating Package         2,046
Heating Package         1,274
Lighting Package         846
Options (change) 30,560 30,230 18,125 17,885 22,650
Options (change) 25,983 25,702 15,410 15,206 21,063
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $76,135 $90,605 $116,800 $142,460 $65,625
Total Invoice $64,868 $77,167 $99,430 $121,241 $61,091

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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: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,266
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$76,135$90,605$116,800$142,460$65,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,750-4,325-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,135$89,555$113,050$138,135$65,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,420$36,915$62,000$0
Total Invoice$64,868$77,167$99,430$121,241$61,091
Adjustments for Features0-894-3,192-3,681-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,868$76,273$96,238$117,560$60,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,405$31,370$52,692$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel    $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
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 
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 
Removable second-row console    $200
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear bumper protector    $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,955$6,005$8,705$9,280$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,750$4,325$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-894-3,192-3,681-489

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

Model Year20092008
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 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
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested614088%
Total Not Requested80012%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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