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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $6,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSLKSLK718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimSLK300SLK350BaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $53,900 $66,300
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Wood trim 690 690 1,535 1,535
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 640 640
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 825 825
Auto-dimming mirrors     690  
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320
Interior ambient lighting     340 340
Metal pedals     535 535
Navigation system     1,730 1,730
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     990 990
Premium Package       1,370
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Wood trim 642 642 0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0  
Power sport seats     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Metal pedals     0 0
Navigation system     0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0
Premium Package       0
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 10,365 10,285
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $65,315 $77,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,961
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSLKSLK718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimSLK300SLK350BaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionM6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$58,575$64,225$65,315$77,635
Adjustments for Features-5,940-6,9900-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,635$57,235$65,315$77,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$11,920

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSLKSLK718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimSLK300SLK350BaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Media drive, small  $5$5
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,600$9,650$2,660$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$6,990$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,531-6,5080-5

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20112017
ModelSLK718 Cayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in97.4 in
Length160.7 in172.4 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
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%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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