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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: $99,450

Porsche Cayman GT4   
Difference: $43,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGGT4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $139,050 $84,600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 825
Wood trim 0  
PCM   2,965
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Porsche Dynamic Light System   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,025
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Interior ambient lighting   340
Heated front seats   530
CD changer, in-dash   670
HD radio   1,040
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
6-speed manual   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 0
Wood trim 0  
PCM   0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Heated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
HD radio   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 700 13,855
Options (change) 651 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $143,225 $99,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,908
Model Year20112016
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGGT4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8385hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-20
Total Price$143,225$99,450
Adjustments for Features-12,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,840$99,450

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112016
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGGT4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, 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
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,640$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,5390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112016
ModelSLCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in97.4 in
Length180.4 in172.4 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.2,955 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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