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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,415

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $117,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013201320132013
ModelSLS AMGCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseDieselSS HybridGTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $183,000 $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 290 290 290 290 290
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 1,990 1,990 2,335 2,335 995
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490   1,490   1,490
18-way adaptive power front seats   480 480      
275/45VR20   3,120 3,120 2,730 2,730  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655  
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595  
HD radio   370 370 370 370  
Traffic information   0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790
Premium Package Plus   10,180 10,180      
Convenience Package       4,540 4,540  
14-way power front seats       1,335 1,335 1,335
Light Comfort Package       250 250 250
Rearview camera       1,750 1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming mirrors           420
Heated front seats           525
PCM           3,675
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 0 0 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 0 0 6,928 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0   0   0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0      
275/45VR20   0 0 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner   0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638 638
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506  
HD radio   0 0 0 0  
Traffic information   0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0      
Convenience Package       0 0  
14-way power front seats       0 0 0
Light Comfort Package       0 0 0
Rearview camera       0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors           0
Heated front seats           0
PCM           0
Options (change) 17,500 35,590 34,100 32,760 31,270 22,850
Options (change) 16,275 1,144 1,144 8,072 1,144 638
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $203,075 $85,415 $90,825 $99,585 $102,095 $105,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $124,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187,544
Model Year201120132013201320132013
ModelSLS AMGCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseDieselSS HybridGTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine563hp V8300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$203,075$85,415$90,825$99,585$102,095$105,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,710-7,510-6,385-5,635-7,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$203,075$78,705$83,315$93,200$96,460$98,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,610$14,495$17,755$19,460

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201120132013201320132013
ModelSLS AMGCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimBaseBaseDieselSS HybridGTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 $300
Lockable center differential $150 $150 $150
Lockable rear differential $150 $150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75    $75
No leather in second row$-300     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,940$9,650$10,450$9,325$8,575$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,710$7,510$6,385$5,635$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-175-580-117-117

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112013
ModelSLS AMGCayenne
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in114.0 in
Length182.6 in190.8 in
Width76.3 in76.3 in
Height49.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.262.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested319054%
Total Not Requested272546%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested319054%
Total Not Requested272546%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested57526%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested57526%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested64065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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