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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: $82,745

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,559

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $460

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Model Year20082016
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,100 $73,250
Base Invoice $51,567 $68,123
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,100 1,250
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
designo Package   550
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 669
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,644  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,785 1,163
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
designo Package   512
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Options (change) 28,385 8,570
Options (change) 24,132 7,971
Destination 860 925
Total Price $88,345 $82,745
Total Invoice $76,559 $77,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,669
Model Year20082016
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$88,345$82,745
Adjustments for Features0-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,345$77,235
Total Invoice$76,559$77,019
Adjustments for Features0-5,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,559$71,890

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,005$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,129

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.8 in
Length170.9 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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