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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: $107,060

Porsche Cayman GT4   
Difference: $52,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGGT4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $145,800 $84,600
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 7,400
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
App support   210
Interior ambient lighting   340
Heated front seats   530
CD changer, in-dash   670
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825
HD radio   1,040
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
6-speed manual   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 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
App support   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Heated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
HD radio   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 12,625 21,465
Options (change) 11,741 0
Destination 905 995
Total Price $159,330 $107,060

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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: $38,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,117
Model Year20132016
ModelSLCayman
TrimSL63 AMGGT4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine530hp V8385hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-20
Total Price$159,330$107,060
Adjustments for Features-14,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,220$107,060

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132016
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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
Chronometer$100 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
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$17,040$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,068 lb.2,955 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
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 seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, 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
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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