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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,145

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $58,900 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,392 $36,270 $52,359
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Wood trim 890 890   0
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 115 115    
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,570  
Seating Package       2,980
Premium II Package       1,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Wood trim 757 757   0
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 98 98    
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Leather seating surfaces     1,460  
Seating Package       2,771
Premium II Package       1,023
Options (change) 11,580 11,580 5,270 7,780
Options (change) 9,847 9,847 4,900 7,234
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $61,775 $71,275 $45,145 $67,055
Total Invoice $53,717 $62,034 $42,045 $62,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,210
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,775$71,275$45,145$67,055
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,725-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,775$71,125$42,420$61,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,350$0$18,935
Total Invoice$53,717$62,034$42,045$62,568
Adjustments for Features0-131-2,538-5,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,717$61,903$39,507$57,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,186$0$17,742

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,205$2,355$4,930$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,725$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-2,538-5,319

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20072009
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.9 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height51.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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