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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: $71,420

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $8,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanC-Class
TrimS Black EditionC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $56,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 3,990
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Premium II Package   1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980
Seating Package   2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
iPod integration   375
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 3,711
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Premium II Package   1,023
Multimedia Package   2,771
Seating Package   2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
iPod integration   349
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,585 12,145
Options (change) 0 11,294
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $80,035 $71,420

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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: $11,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,730
Model Year20122009
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$80,035$71,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,035$68,260

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

Model Year20122009
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
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
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 
Raised top speed limiter $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 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$2,280$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,948

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

Model Year20122009
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

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