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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: $71,805

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,485

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $4,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $61,430
Base Invoice $51,392 $57,130
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,070  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890 0
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
CD changer, remote 650  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,610  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757 0
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
CD changer, remote 553  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 12,110 8,360
Options (change) 10,298 7,775
Destination 795 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $71,805 $72,365
Total Invoice $62,485 $67,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year20072012
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,805$72,365
Adjustments for Features0-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,805$66,415
Total Invoice$62,485$67,480
Adjustments for Features0-5,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,485$61,932

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

Model Year20072012
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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 assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,580$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,548

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

Model Year20072012
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.9 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height51.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft311.7 ft3

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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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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