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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: $12,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $47,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 570
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 1,050
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,850
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 245
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980        
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650  
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0    
Rearview camera       655  
Sunshades, second row, power       450  
Premium II Package         7,850
Heated front seats         720
Class II trailer hitch         530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   670
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 530
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 976
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 1,051
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 1,720
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 228
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542        
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0    
Rearview camera       0  
Sunshades, second row, power       0  
Premium II Package         7,300
Heated front seats         670
Class II trailer hitch         493
Options (change) 26,255 24,110 24,110 11,780 14,665
Options (change) 3,686 1,144 1,144 1,437 13,638
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $75,430 $90,085 $94,085 $119,855 $63,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,803
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$75,430$90,085$94,085$119,855$63,190
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,975-3,800-5,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,855$86,110$90,285$114,480$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,255$17,430$41,625$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$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
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear bumper protector    $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
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$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$9,405$10,805$10,630$12,205$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,975$3,800$5,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-94-86-1080

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

Model Year20122009
ModelCayenneR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in126.6 in
Length190.8 in203.0 in
Width76.3 in75.7 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
23.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested334056%
Total Not Requested257544%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested224035%
Total Not Requested407565%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested224035%
Total Not Requested407565%

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 unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested336572%
Total Not Requested130028%

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