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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: $47,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $19,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,537

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $13,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC250C350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $39,400 $44,050
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $36,642 $40,967
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package 920 920    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720
Heated front seats 480 480    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 970 970
Wood trim 890 890 325 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 700 700
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,750 1,750
Rear spoiler     300 300
CD changer, in-dash     480 480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Sport Chrono Package 782 782    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 669 669
Heated front seats 408 408    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 902 902
Wood trim 757 757 302 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 651 651
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Dynamic Handling Package     1,302 1,302
Special order charge     233 233
Leather Package     1,628 1,628
Rear spoiler     279 279
CD changer, in-dash     446 446
Options (change) 16,845 16,845 7,495 7,170
Options (change) 14,323 14,323 6,970 6,668
Destination 860 860 925 925
Total Price $67,105 $76,805 $47,820 $52,145
Total Invoice $58,258 $66,750 $44,537 $48,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,691
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC250C350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6295hp H6201hp I4302hp V6
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)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,105$76,805$47,820$52,145
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,410-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,105$76,655$41,410$45,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$4,175
Total Invoice$58,258$66,750$44,537$48,560
Adjustments for Features0-130-5,970-6,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,258$66,620$38,567$42,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,362$0$3,884

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

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC250C350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console  $100$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 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,530$2,680$8,940$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,410$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-5,970-6,109

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

Model Year20082015
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 Weight2,966 lb.3,539 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

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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