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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: $74,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $61,430
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Limited-slip rear differential 950 2,030
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Limited-slip rear differential 0 1,888
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 13,140 10,390
Options (change) 451 9,663
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $81,590 $74,395

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,531
Model Year20122012
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine330hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$81,590$74,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,590$70,710

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

Model Year20122012
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 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 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
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,905$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,436

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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