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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: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $16,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,100 $54,450
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,230  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Wood trim 890 775
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 690
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Xenon HID headlights   790
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
CD changer, remote   430
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0 721
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 642
Infotainment Package 0  
Xenon HID headlights   735
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
CD changer, remote   400
Options (change) 15,975 6,160
Options (change) 0 5,729
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $79,025 $62,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,936
Model Year20122006
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6362hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$79,025$62,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,025$61,015

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

Model Year20122006
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimSC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,595$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,557

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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 Year20122006
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 Weight3,075 lb.3,540 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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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%
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 C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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