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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: $64,345

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $46,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,723

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $47,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006200620062006
ModelSLSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 290 290 290 240
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090            
Wood trim   0 0 1,040 1,385 345 345
Navigation system       3,070 3,070    
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      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       2,990 2,990    
Obstacle detection, rear       990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       495 495    
Front sport buckets       0 0 0 0
Floor mats       130 130 130 130
Heated front seats       560 560    
Tire-pressure monitor       590 590 590 590
Satellite radio       990 990 990 990
Proximity key       995 995 995 995
Rearview camera       1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,170 3,170    
CD changer, remote       650 650 650 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 247 247 247 0
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804            
Wood trim   0 0 884 1,177 293 0
Navigation system       2,610 2,610    
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      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       2,542 2,542    
Obstacle detection, rear       842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       421 421    
Front sport buckets       0 0 0 0
Floor mats       111 111 111 111
Heated front seats       476 476    
Tire-pressure monitor       502 502 502 502
Satellite radio       842 842 842 842
Proximity key       846 846 846 846
Rearview camera       1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,695 2,695    
CD changer, remote       553 553 553 553
Options (change) 4,680 590 590 21,330 21,125 6,280 6,230
Options (change) 4,353 549 549 18,137 17,962 5,341 4,801
Destination 905 905 905 815 815 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $111,085 $147,295 $215,035 $64,345 $79,140 $97,295 $118,645
Total Invoice $103,373 $137,048 $200,137 $55,723 $68,681 $84,951 $102,967

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,410
Model Year2013201320132006200620062006
ModelSLSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 1272, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$111,085$147,295$215,035$64,345$79,140$97,295$118,645
Adjustments for Features-8,855-9,505-18,0550-1,200-1,450-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,230$137,790$196,980$64,345$77,940$95,845$117,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,560$94,750$0$13,595$31,500$52,850
Total Invoice$103,373$137,048$200,137$55,723$68,681$84,951$102,967
Adjustments for Features-8,240-8,844-16,8040-1,041-1,266-1,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,133$128,204$183,333$55,723$67,640$83,685$101,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,071$88,200$0$11,917$27,962$45,986

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2013201320132006200620062006
ModelSLSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD w/low range   $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850    
Air compressor   $35$35$35$35
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100    
Power door closers  $300    
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system  $500    
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200    
Blind spot collision prevention  $150    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Forward collision warning  $200    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention  $150    
Lane departure warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
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
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300    
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300    
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200    
Leather headliner  $1000    
Massage, driver seat  $100    
Massage, passenger seat  $100    
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$16,130$16,780$25,330$7,275$8,475$8,725$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,855$9,505$18,055$0$1,200$1,450$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,240-8,844-16,8040-1,041-1,266-1,258

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20132006
ModelSLCayenne
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in112.4 in
Length181.8 in188.2 in
Width73.9 in75.9 in
Height51.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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