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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,665

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $42,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,295

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $44,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006200620062006
ModelSLSLSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Premium I Package 3,750              
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   990 990    
Wood trim     0 0 1,040 1,385 345 345
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,990 2,990    
Light Comfort Package         610 610 610 610
Xenon/HID headlights         1,240 1,240    
Comfort Package         1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front         550      
Navigation system         3,070 3,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         495 495    
Front sport buckets         0 0 0 0
Floor mats         130 130 130 130
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         290 290 290 240
Heated front seats         560 560    
Tire-pressure monitor         590 590 590 590
Satellite radio         990 990 990 990
Proximity key         995 995 995 995
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,170 3,170    
CD changer, remote         650 650 650 650
Premium I Package 3,488              
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   842 842    
Wood trim     0 0 884 1,177 293 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,542 2,542    
Light Comfort Package         519 519 519 519
Xenon/HID headlights         1,054 1,054    
Comfort Package         1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front         468      
Navigation system         2,610 2,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         421 421    
Front sport buckets         0 0 0 0
Floor mats         111 111 111 111
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         247 247 247 0
Heated front seats         476 476    
Tire-pressure monitor         502 502 502 502
Satellite radio         842 842 842 842
Proximity key         846 846 846 846
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         2,695 2,695    
CD changer, remote         553 553 553 553
Options (change) 4,890 0 1,140 0 19,650 19,445 4,600 4,550
Options (change) 4,548 0 1,060 0 16,709 16,534 3,913 3,373
Destination 875 875 875 875 815 815 815 815
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $105,565 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175 $62,665 $77,460 $95,615 $116,965
Total Invoice $98,328 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546 $54,295 $67,253 $83,523 $101,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,018
Model Year20092009200920092006200620062006
ModelSLSLSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 1072, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$105,565$142,575$139,615$198,175$62,665$77,460$95,615$116,965
Adjustments for Features-8,605-8,905-7,955-9,0050-1,200-1,450-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,960$133,670$131,660$189,170$62,665$76,260$94,165$115,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,710$34,700$92,210$0$13,595$31,500$52,850
Total Invoice$98,328$132,838$130,085$184,546$54,295$67,253$83,523$101,539
Adjustments for Features-8,015-8,297-7,412-8,3860-1,042-1,267-1,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,313$124,541$122,673$176,160$54,295$66,211$82,256$100,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,228$32,360$85,847$0$11,916$27,961$45,985

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092009200920092006200620062006
ModelSLSLSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000    
6-speed manual    $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD w/low range    $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor    $35$35$35$35
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350    
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15    
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500    
Hill descent control    $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100
Ski sack    $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300    
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200$200
CD player    $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300    
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100    
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100    
Total Value of Features$15,630$15,930$14,980$16,030$7,025$8,225$8,475$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,605$8,905$7,955$9,005$0$1,200$1,450$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,015-8,297-7,412-8,3860-1,042-1,267-1,259

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092006
ModelSLCayenne
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in112.4 in
Length180.4 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height51.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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