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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: $44,225

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,191

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $58,900 $33,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,392 $31,611 $54,126
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Wood trim 890 890 325 0
Heated front seats 480 480 750  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 115 115    
Multimedia Package     2,700 3,350
Satellite radio     460  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500  
Lighting Package     985 985
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300  
AMG Leather Package       3,030
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Wood trim 757 757 302 0
Heated front seats 408 408 698  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 98 98    
Multimedia Package     2,511 3,115
Satellite radio     428  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395  
Lighting Package     916 916
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279  
AMG Leather Package       2,818
Options (change) 13,570 13,570 9,360 8,085
Options (change) 11,539 11,539 8,705 7,518
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $63,765 $73,265 $44,225 $69,260
Total Invoice $55,409 $63,726 $41,191 $64,619

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,615
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6228hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$63,765$73,265$44,225$69,260
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,500-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,765$73,115$42,725$63,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,350$0$21,110
Total Invoice$55,409$63,726$41,191$64,619
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,397-5,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,409$63,596$39,794$59,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,187$0$19,764

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

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
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
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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, driver seat$200$200 $200
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,855$3,005$4,355$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,500$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-1,397-5,061

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

Model Year20072011
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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested86552%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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