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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,025

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $14,150

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelSLCSLCCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Premium 1 Package 2,500          
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 710 710 710 710
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 350 825   825 825
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990 990 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Rear spoiler 350          
Carbon fiber trim   1,750 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,790
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,890 2,890 2,890  
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Auto-dimming headlights     520 520 520 520
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
HD radio       1,040    
Proximity key       790    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
App support       210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Leather seating surfaces 716          
Premium 1 Package 2,325          
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 326 0   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921 921 0 0 0  
Rear spoiler 326          
Carbon fiber trim   1,628 0 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
HD radio       0    
Proximity key       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
App support       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Options (change) 15,630 10,460 26,145 18,980 25,475 17,515
Options (change) 14,537 9,730 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,025 $72,805 $79,740 $79,175 $90,570 $93,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,513
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelSLCSLCCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionT9T9M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$65,025$72,805$79,740$79,175$90,570$93,710
Adjustments for Features-10,805-10,905-4000-900-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,220$61,900$79,340$79,175$89,670$91,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,680$165$0$10,495$12,285

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelSLCSLCCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Roll bar$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
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$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$14,460$14,560$4,055$3,655$4,555$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,805$10,905$400$0$900$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,060-10,152-50-10-24

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182016
ModelSLCCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in97.4 in
Length162.8 in172.4 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure warning200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested266554%
Total Not Requested227546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested266558%
Total Not Requested190042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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