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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: $88,850

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $78,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelSLSLCaymanCayman
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $145,800 $212,240 $52,600 $63,800
Premium 1 Package 4,300      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 1,250 1,250
Wood trim 0 0 1,790 1,790
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 12,625 7,400 7,400
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825
Premium Package Plus     3,620 2,950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,160 2,160
Illuminated door sill trim plates     825 825
Rearview camera     1,515 1,515
Synthetic suede headliner     1,180 1,180
CD changer, in-dash     670 670
Auto-dimming headlights     520 520
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0
Premium 1 Package 3,999      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 11,741 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0
Infotainment Package     0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Rearview camera     0 0
Synthetic suede headliner     0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0
Options (change) 20,465 14,215 35,255 34,585
Options (change) 19,033 13,220 0 0
Destination 905 905 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $167,170 $228,660 $88,850 $99,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,668
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelSLSLCaymanCayman
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine530hp V8621hp V12275hp H6325hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12235, 9445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$167,170$228,660$88,850$99,380
Adjustments for Features-15,985-18,8350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,185$209,825$88,850$99,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$58,640$0$10,280

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelSLSLCaymanCayman
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Leather headliner $1000  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$18,665$21,515$2,680$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,985$18,835$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,872-17,5290-3

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132015
ModelSLCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in97.4 in
Length181.8 in172.4 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height51.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.2,889 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested190062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested240097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested190096%
Total Not Requested754%

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