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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: $98,120

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $66,295

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020202020202020
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseE-HybridSTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $66,800 $81,100 $84,300 $126,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,950          
Power door closers 450   780 780 780 780
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 650 650 650 370
Wood trim 0 0 1,340 1,340 1,340 350
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950   8,840 8,840 8,840
Performance meter 2,500 2,500        
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,500   1,500 1,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Premium Plus Package     9,100 7,490 7,490 3,670
18-way adaptive power front seats     310 310 310  
Porsche Connect Plus     1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Sport Chrono Package     780   780 780
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     3,990   3,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,660 3,660 3,660  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,690 1,690 1,690  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110
Lane departure warning     700 700 700 700
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     800 800 800  
Sport Package       2,600    
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 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324   0 0 0
Performance meter 2,325 2,325        
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package     0 0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus     0 0 0 0
Sport Chrono Package     0   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0   0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner     0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Sport Package       0    
Options (change) 15,440 12,040 29,970 33,530 37,200 21,660
Options (change) 14,361 11,198 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 -5,335 0 0
Total Price $164,415 $229,515 $98,120 $110,645 $122,850 $149,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148,572
Model Year201520152020202020202020
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseE-HybridSTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8621hp V12335hp V6335hp V6 PiH434hp V6541hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12100, 10100, 10100, 10665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/55-19255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21
Total Price$164,415$229,515$98,120$110,645$122,850$149,510
Adjustments for Features-8,875-12,8750-3,575-4,300-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$155,540$216,640$98,120$107,070$118,550$144,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,100$0$8,950$20,430$46,690

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201520152020202020202020
ModelSLSLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseE-HybridSTurbo
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$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    
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000 $4000$4000$4000
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$300
Lockable center differential  $150 $150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150 $150$150
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Regenerative braking     $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$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Sunroof  $900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25   $25
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$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$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$21,215$25,215$12,340$15,915$16,640$17,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,875$12,875$0$3,575$4,300$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,257-11,9830129-47-42

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20152020
ModelSLCayenne
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in114.0 in
Length181.8 in193.7 in
Width73.9 in78.1 in
Height51.8 in66.8 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.7 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft360.0 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

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 Requested275067%
Total Not Requested132533%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 Requested275067%
Total Not Requested132533%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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