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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: $68,025

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $17,035

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $42,100
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     710
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 550
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,670
Roof rack 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 245
Heated second row seats 530 530 530 530      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650 370 370  
Panoramic sunroof 670 670 670 670 670 670  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990        
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450 450 450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Premium Package 5,700 3,390 4,100 2,920      
Comfort Lighting Package         330 330  
Rearview camera         660 660  
Premium III Package             11,250
Full Leather Seating Package             2,200
Heating Package             1,370
Lighting Package             910
Adaptive cruise control             2,200
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench             650
iPod integration             375
Sunshades, second row             300
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     660
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 512
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,483
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 228
Heated second row seats 0 0 0 0      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0        
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0 0 0      
Comfort Lighting Package         0 0  
Rearview camera         0 0  
Premium III Package             10,462
Full Leather Seating Package             2,046
Heating Package             1,274
Lighting Package             846
Adaptive cruise control             2,046
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench             604
iPod integration             349
Sunshades, second row             279
Options (change) 23,410 19,990 21,810 15,650 12,110 11,760 25,050
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,295
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $85,060 $87,740 $100,260 $115,300 $131,260 $174,410 $68,025

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,347
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$85,060$87,740$100,260$115,300$131,260$174,410$68,025
Adjustments for Features-3,700-4,575-3,700-5,925-6,775-12,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,360$83,165$96,560$109,375$124,485$162,110$68,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$15,200$28,015$43,125$80,750$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125
Remote app $25     
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Performance meter     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Folding third row seats      $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual recliner, third row seats      $125
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$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$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,355$10,230$9,355$11,580$12,430$17,955$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$4,575$3,700$5,925$6,775$12,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-55-39-54-54-740

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

Model Year20182008
ModelCayenneR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in126.6 in
Length191.1 in203.0 in
Width78.7 in75.7 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,489 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested82532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested634091%
Total Not Requested6009%
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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