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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $13,065

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950          
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980        
Heating Package 990 990          
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 710 710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730        
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
Voice control for nav and audio       520 520 520 520
CD changer, in-dash       670 670 670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel       615 365 615 165
Aluminum trim       760 760 760 895
Sport suspension (upgrade)       1,235 1,235 1,235  
Satellite radio         670    
Interior ambient lighting         340    
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             650
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744          
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771        
Heating Package 921 921          
Lighting Package 958 958 958        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 0 0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus       0   0 0
Infotainment Package       0   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim       0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0 0 0  
Satellite radio         0    
Interior ambient lighting         0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             0
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 15,945 9,095 15,275 12,590
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $69,540 $69,290 $80,370 $88,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,061
Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$69,540$69,290$80,370$88,785
Adjustments for Features-5,730-6,780-7,030-2000-700-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,495$54,445$66,005$69,340$69,290$79,670$85,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$50$0$10,380$16,020

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200    
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit  $0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200    
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support   $0 $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio   $50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Performance meter      $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$8,560$9,610$9,860$3,030$2,830$3,530$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$6,780$7,030$200$0$700$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,335-6,312-6,551-30-9-39

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20092016
ModelSLKCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in97.4 in
Length160.7 in172.4 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 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

Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested207592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested207592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested84066%
Total Not Requested42534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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
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
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
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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested84092%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%
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
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
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
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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