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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: $68,225

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $17,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneR-Class
TrimDiesel Platinum EditionR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $52,690
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Wood trim 1,340  
Compass 270  
Heated steering wheel 250 225
Blind spot warning system 850 600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 600
Panoramic sunroof 660 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,950
Roof rack 1,105 250
Rearview camera 665  
Proximity key 1,090  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   4,400
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,150
Heated front seats   750
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Traffic information 0  
Wood trim 0  
Compass 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 209
Blind spot warning system 0 558
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 558
Panoramic sunroof 0 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,814
Roof rack 0 232
Rearview camera 0  
Proximity key 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   4,092
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,069
Heated front seats   698
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Class II trailer hitch   512
Options (change) 17,675 16,210
Options (change) 3,048 15,077
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $85,570 $68,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,500
Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneR-Class
TrimDiesel Platinum EditionR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$85,570$68,225
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,620$68,225

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneR-Class
TrimDiesel Platinum EditionR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,155$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in126.6 in
Length190.8 in203.1 in
Width76.3 in77.1 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft385.0 ft3

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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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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