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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: $85,480

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $73,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $145,800 $67,500
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150
Wood trim 0  
Sport Chrono Package   960
Power Seat Package   1,550
Heated front seats   525
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385
Audio controls on steering wheel   125
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
6-speed manual   0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 0
Wood trim 0  
Sport Chrono Package   0
Power Seat Package   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
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 12,625 17,030
Options (change) 11,741 0
Destination 905 950
Total Price $159,330 $85,480

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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: $57,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,115
Model Year20132012
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine530hp V8330hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$159,330$85,480
Adjustments for Features-16,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,020$85,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132012
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,890$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132012
ModelSLCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in95.1 in
Length181.8 in171.1 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height51.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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