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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: $97,915

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $59,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,379

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $63,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590   240 0
Wood trim 0 0   345 345
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150 8,840 8,840
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610
Xenon/HID headlights     1,560    
iPod integration     440 440 440
Navigation system     3,300    
Obstacle detection, rear     990    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710    
Floor mats     140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio     595    
Heated front seats     690    
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695
Satellite radio     750 750 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     915 915 915
Proximity key     995 995 995
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170    
CD changer, remote     650 650 650
275/40ZR20       1,110  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549   204 0
Wood trim 0 0   293 293
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 6,928 7,514 7,514
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519
Xenon/HID headlights     1,326    
iPod integration     374 374 374
Navigation system     2,805    
Obstacle detection, rear     842    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604    
Floor mats     119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio     506    
Heated front seats     587    
Bluetooth cell phone link     591 591 591
Satellite radio     638 638 638
Illuminated door sill trim plates     778 778 778
Proximity key     846 846 846
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695    
CD changer, remote     553 553 553
275/40ZR20       944  
Options (change) 9,540 9,540 26,040 17,410 16,060
Options (change) 8,873 8,873 22,139 14,801 13,653
Destination 925 925 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $157,765 $226,265 $97,915 $116,085 $140,635
Total Invoice $146,787 $210,583 $83,379 $98,821 $119,688

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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: $49,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,964
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19295/35-21275/40-20295/35-21
Total Price$157,765$226,265$97,915$116,085$140,635
Adjustments for Features-10,150-16,7500-1,075-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,615$209,515$97,915$115,010$138,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$17,095$41,070
Total Invoice$146,787$210,583$83,379$98,821$119,688
Adjustments for Features-9,444-15,5890-915-1,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$137,343$194,994$83,379$97,906$118,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,651$0$14,527$34,905

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Air compressor  $35$35$35
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power door closers $300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$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$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$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$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 $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Off-road navigation system  $0  
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$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$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$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$18,890$25,490$8,640$9,715$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,150$16,750$0$1,075$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,444-15,5890-915-1,404

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20142009
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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