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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: $85,875

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $62,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,784

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $62,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGGTSTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $61,472 $81,859
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590   240
Wood trim 0 0   345
Light Comfort Package     610 610
Xenon/HID headlights     1,560  
Obstacle detection, rear     990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690  
Floor mats     140 140
Heated front seats     560  
Satellite radio     750 750
Navigation system     3,070  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     915 915
Proximity key     995 995
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170  
CD changer, remote     650 650
Front sport buckets       0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549   204
Wood trim 0 0   293
Light Comfort Package     519 519
Xenon/HID headlights     1,326  
Obstacle detection, rear     842  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587  
Floor mats     119 119
Heated front seats     476  
Satellite radio     638 638
Navigation system     2,610  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     778 778
Proximity key     846 846
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695  
CD changer, remote     553 553
Front sport buckets       0
Options (change) 590 590 15,780 6,325
Options (change) 549 549 13,417 5,378
Destination 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $148,815 $217,315 $85,875 $100,920
Total Invoice $138,463 $202,259 $75,784 $88,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,849
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGGTSTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$148,815$217,315$85,875$100,920
Adjustments for Features-10,565-17,1650-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,250$200,150$85,875$99,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$13,970
Total Invoice$138,463$202,259$75,784$88,132
Adjustments for Features-9,830-15,9760-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,633$186,283$75,784$87,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,650$0$11,409

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGGTSTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Air compressor  $35$35
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers $300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather headliner $1000  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$19,155$25,755$8,590$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,565$17,165$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,830-15,9760-939

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20142008
ModelSLCayenne
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in112.4 in
Length181.8 in188.9 in
Width73.9 in76.0 in
Height51.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,763 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 GTS

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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