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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: $42,935

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $21,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,988

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $34,317 $50,034
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Wood trim 890 890   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Premium II Package       1,080
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 660 660
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Wood trim 757 757   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces     1,442  
Premium II Package       1,004
Options (change) 14,670 14,670 5,210 4,740
Options (change) 12,474 12,474 4,846 4,408
Destination 860 860 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $64,930 $74,630 $42,935 $61,115
Total Invoice $56,409 $64,901 $39,988 $57,017

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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: $24,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,773
Model Year2008200820082008
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$64,930$74,630$42,935$61,115
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,525-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,930$74,480$40,410$57,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$16,655
Total Invoice$56,409$64,901$39,988$57,017
Adjustments for Features0-130-2,352-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,409$64,771$37,636$53,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,362$0$15,603

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

Model Year2008200820082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,805$5,180$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,525$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-2,352-3,778

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

Model Year20082008
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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