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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: $102,660

Porsche Cayenne Diesel   
Difference: $61,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Driver Assistance Package 2,950          
Power door closers 450   770 770 770 770
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 640 640 640 365
Wood trim 0 0 1,340 1,340 1,340 345
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,840
Performance meter 2,500 2,500        
18-way adaptive power front seats     315 315 315  
Infotainment Package     1,990 1,990 1,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Remote app     540 540   540
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Lane departure warning     690 690 690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Synthetic suede headliner     1,690 1,690 1,690  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,655 3,655 3,655  
265/50VR19     1,950      
Sport Package     3,990   2,600  
Premium Plus Package     9,090     3,660
Sport Chrono Package       770   770
Torque vectoring, brake-based       1,490   1,490
Blind spot warning system       850 850  
Proximity key       890 890  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       3,980    
Premium Package       4,090 4,090  
App support           210
Satellite radio           750
Driver Assistance Package 2,744          
Power door closers 419   0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 0 0 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 293
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 0 6,928 0 7,514
Performance meter 2,325 2,325        
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0  
Infotainment Package     0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Remote app     0 0   0
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Lane departure warning     0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner     0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0  
265/50VR19     0      
Sport Package     0   0  
Premium Plus Package     0     0
Sport Chrono Package       0   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based       0   0
Blind spot warning system       0 0  
Proximity key       0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       0    
Premium Package       0 0  
App support           0
Satellite radio           638
Options (change) 15,440 12,040 39,965 37,005 32,825 22,425
Options (change) 14,361 11,198 506 7,434 506 8,951
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $164,415 $229,515 $102,660 $112,100 $104,885 $137,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150,131
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8621hp V12240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$164,415$229,515$102,660$112,100$104,885$137,020
Adjustments for Features-7,175-11,175-1,250-7250-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$157,240$218,340$101,410$111,375$104,885$134,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,100$0$9,965$3,475$33,285

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  $225
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, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Night vision $1750    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 $300
Lockable center differential   $150 $150
Lockable rear differential   $150 $150
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Regenerative braking  $0  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Intersection assist     $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights  $1000  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Leather headliner $1000    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,290$21,290$11,365$10,840$10,115$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,175$11,175$1,250$725$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,676-10,400-18-550-169

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20152015
ModelSLCayenne
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in114.0 in
Length181.8 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in78.7 in
Height51.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested192536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

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