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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: $75,935

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimRC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,300 $62,750
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Leather sport seats 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Navigation system 3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Aux input 0  
Floor mats 0  
Air conditioning 1,760  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Lighting Package   1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Wood trim   0
7-speed automated manual 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Aux input 0  
Floor mats 0  
Air conditioning 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Lighting Package   1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 14,510 10,560
Options (change) 451 9,821
Destination 950 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $81,760 $75,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,426
Model Year20112014
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimRC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine330hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$81,760$75,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,760$69,525

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

Model Year20112014
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimRC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,355$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,977

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

Model Year20112014
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length171.1 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height51.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 R

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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