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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: $85,995

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,559

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $3,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,100 $75,000
Base Invoice $51,567 $69,750
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
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  
Premium 2 Package   2,650
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 670
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
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  
Premium 2 Package   2,465
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Options (change) 28,385 10,070
Options (change) 24,132 9,367
Destination 860 925
Total Price $88,345 $85,995
Total Invoice $76,559 $80,042

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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: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,893
Model Year20082017
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
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)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$88,345$85,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,345$79,145
Total Invoice$76,559$80,042
Adjustments for Features0-6,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,559$73,666

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 + travel 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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$7,255$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,376

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in111.8 in
Length170.9 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.4 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,639 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.5 ft3

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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?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested99062%

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