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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: $61,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $15,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $53,800
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Multimedia Package   2,950
Premium II Package   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Wood trim   0
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Multimedia Package   2,744
Premium II Package   1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,610 5,115
Options (change) 0 4,757
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $77,060 $61,490

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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: $18,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,004
Model Year20122008
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$77,060$61,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,060$58,905

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

Model Year20122008
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $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
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,380$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,412

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

Model Year20122008
ModelCaymanC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length171.1 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height51.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.4 ft3

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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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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