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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: $67,335

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $52,690
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $49,002
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300      
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Heated front seats 690 690 690     750
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,450
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990     800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     720
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390 1,390  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Compass 95 95 95 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915 915 915 600
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 1,950
Roof rack 450 450 450 450 450 250
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990        
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630 630  
Xenon HID headlights           985
Premium 2 Package           4,400
Class II trailer hitch           550
Heated steering wheel           225
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805      
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Heated front seats 587 587 587     698
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,349
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842     744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     670
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182 1,182  
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591  
Compass 81 81 81 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778 778 778 558
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 1,814
Roof rack 383 383 383 383 383 232
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542        
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536 536  
Xenon HID headlights           916
Premium 2 Package           4,092
Class II trailer hitch           512
Heated steering wheel           209
Options (change) 30,260 29,930 22,875 18,325 18,325 13,770
Options (change) 25,728 25,447 19,449 15,580 15,580 12,808
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $75,835 $90,305 $94,750 $117,000 $142,900 $67,335
Total Invoice $64,613 $76,912 $80,689 $99,600 $121,615 $62,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $991
Model Year200920092009200920092012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21255/50-19
Total Price$75,835$90,305$94,750$117,000$142,900$67,335
Adjustments for Features-1,100-2,150-2,125-5,050-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,735$88,155$92,625$111,950$137,275$67,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,420$17,890$37,215$62,540$0
Total Invoice$64,613$76,912$80,689$99,600$121,615$62,685
Adjustments for Features-937-1,831-1,810-4,299-4,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,676$75,081$78,879$95,301$116,828$62,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,405$15,203$31,625$53,152$0

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

Model Year200920092009200920092012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
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$250 
Rear side airbags     $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch     $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Rear bumper protector     $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, third row seats     $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$25 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,505$9,555$9,530$12,455$13,030$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$2,150$2,125$5,050$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-937-1,831-1,810-4,299-4,7870

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

Model Year20092012
ModelCayenneR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in126.6 in
Length188.9 in203.1 in
Width76.0 in77.1 in
Height66.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
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 seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
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
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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