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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,705

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $61,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $139,050 $67,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 530
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Heated front seats   525
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Audio controls on steering wheel   125
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 451
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Heated front seats   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Options (change) 1,170 13,255
Options (change) 1,088 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $143,695 $81,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,007
Model Year20112012
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8330hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$143,695$81,705
Adjustments for Features-13,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,310$81,705

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112012
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$16,240$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112012
ModelSLCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in95.1 in
Length180.4 in171.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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