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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: $78,940

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $4,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelSLKCayman
TrimSLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $68,925 $60,200
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Automatic climate control, front 760 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 725
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 890
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
7-speed automated manual   3,420
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   500
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Satellite radio   750
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,500
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Automatic climate control, front 707 468
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 616
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 757
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
7-speed automated manual   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Satellite radio   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0
Options (change) 9,090 22,450
Options (change) 8,456 6,871
Destination 925 950
Total Price $78,940 $83,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,603
Model Year20142009
ModelSLKCayman
TrimSLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine415hp V8320hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$78,940$83,600
Adjustments for Features-9,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,210$83,600

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20142009
ModelSLKCayman
TrimSLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,435$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20142009
ModelSLKCayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in95.1 in
Length162.8 in171.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.3,075 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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