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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: $68,685

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $52,690
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     720
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 600
Panoramic sunroof 670 670 670 670 670 670 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,950
Roof rack 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 250
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990        
Class IV trailer hitch 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Premium Package 5,700 3,390          
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420      
Heated front seats     530 530     750
Rearview camera     660 660 660 660  
Obstacle detection, rear             800
Xenon HID headlights             985
Premium 2 Package             4,400
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench             690
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660
Class II trailer hitch             550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     670
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 558
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,814
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 232
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0        
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0      
Heated front seats     0 0     698
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear             744
Xenon HID headlights             916
Premium 2 Package             4,092
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench             642
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614
Class II trailer hitch             512
Options (change) 20,410 16,990 16,320 11,340 9,590 9,240 15,120
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,064
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $82,060 $84,740 $94,770 $110,990 $128,740 $171,890 $68,685

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,967
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/50-19
Total Price$82,060$84,740$94,770$110,990$128,740$171,890$68,685
Adjustments for Features-3,825-4,700-2,350-4,825-6,950-12,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,235$80,040$92,420$106,165$121,790$159,415$68,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$14,185$27,930$43,555$81,180$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneR-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SR350
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Remote app $25     
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system      $0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch      $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300 
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
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 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25    $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 
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25$25
Performance meter     $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150$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     
Folding third row seats      $600
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, third row seats      $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$12,405$10,055$12,530$14,655$20,180$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$4,700$2,350$4,825$6,950$12,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-58-26-46-57-760

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

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenneR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in126.6 in
Length191.1 in203.1 in
Width78.7 in77.1 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,961 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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested125034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested97538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
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

Auto-dimming mirrors
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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