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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: $39,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $25,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007200720072007
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055        
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 690 690 690 690
Automatic climate control, front 650 650        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615        
Navigation system 3,430   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0          
Heated front seats 525 525 680 680 680 680
Wood trim 890 890        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650        
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Power driver seat     600 600    
Entertainment Package     1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0        
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 642 642 642 642
Automatic climate control, front 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0        
Navigation system 0   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0          
Heated front seats 0 0 633 633 633 633
Wood trim 0 0        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0        
Infotainment Package   0        
Power driver seat     558 558    
Entertainment Package     1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 12,085 12,295 8,695 8,695 8,095 8,095
Options (change) 0 0 8,087 8,087 7,529 7,529
Destination 950 950 775 775 775 775
Total Price $64,935 $75,345 $39,120 $42,870 $46,870 $47,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,493
Model Year201120112007200720072007
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$64,935$75,345$39,120$42,870$46,870$47,470
Adjustments for Features-255-5050-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,680$74,840$39,120$41,645$46,570$45,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0$2,525$7,450$6,825

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

Model Year201120112007200720072007
ModelCaymanCaymanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Media drive$15$15    
Off-road navigation system$0$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$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    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,745$2,995$2,490$3,715$2,790$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$505$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4-60-1,141-279-1,420

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

Model Year20112007
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.9 in
Length171.1 in178.4 in
Width70.9 in68.0 in
Height51.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.2 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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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