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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $9,625

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSLK300SLK350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590            
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070            
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890            
Wood trim 690 690 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 800 800 800 800    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110
Comfort Lighting Package     330 330 330 330 330 330
Auto-dimming mirrors     420   420 420    
14-way power front seats     1,900 1,900 1,510 1,510    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     650 650 650 650 370 370
Front buckets       0        
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409            
Lighting Package 995 995            
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688            
Wood trim 642 642 0 0 0 0 0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 0   0 0 0 0
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0   0 0    
14-way power front seats     0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0 0
Front buckets       0        
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 6,550 5,020 6,160 5,170 2,160 1,810
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $68,200 $72,770 $84,610 $104,820 $121,310 $164,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,568
Model Year20112011201820182018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSLK300SLK350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$58,575$64,225$68,200$72,770$84,610$104,820$121,310$164,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-355-2,080-1,655-5,630-7,180-12,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,575$63,175$67,845$70,690$82,955$99,190$114,130$151,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,845$15,110$31,345$46,285$83,935

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112011201820182018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSLK300SLK350BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0      
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app   $25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15      
Wind blocker, small$100$100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential       $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Regenerative braking      $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 $0 $0
Body kit$0$0   $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler     $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750      
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0    
App support   $0    
Apple CarPlay support   $100    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150    
iPod integration$100$100      
Navigation map updates, three years   $0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25      
Surround sound   $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25 $25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75$75
Chronometer       $100
Cornering lights$50$50 $50 $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50 $50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Performance meter       $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150$150$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$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200  $200$200
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$75   $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,560$9,610$8,915$10,640$10,215$14,190$15,740$21,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$355$2,080$1,655$5,630$7,180$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5-30-21-56-62-81

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112018
ModelSLKCayenne
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in114.0 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in78.7 in
Height51.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212599%
Total Not Requested151%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212599%
Total Not Requested151%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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