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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: $92,590

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $152,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelSLS AMGCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGT Final EditionBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Wheels, dark finish 1,000   1,240   0   0
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500 760   760 760 760 760
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,840 8,840 8,840 8,840 8,840  
Performance meter 2,500            
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
18-way adaptive power front seats   2,210 2,210        
Sport Chrono Package   780 780 780 780 780  
Auto-dimming mirrors   420   420      
Comfort Lighting Package   330 330 330   330 330
265/50VR19   1,960          
Carbon fiber trim   2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340  
Rearview camera   1,750 660 660   660 660
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,660 3,660 3,660      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,000 2,000 2,000      
Synthetic suede headliner   1,690 1,690 1,690      
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Heated front seats   530   530      
Synthetic suede steering wheel   480 480 480 480 480 480
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
295/35YR21     170        
14-way power front seats       1,510      
Premium Package         2,920    
Wood trim             0
Wheels, dark finish 930   0   0   0
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185 0   0 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 0 0 0 0 0  
Performance meter 2,325            
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0        
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0   0      
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0 0   0 0
265/50VR19   0          
Carbon fiber trim   0 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner   0 0 0      
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0   0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
295/35YR21     0        
14-way power front seats       0      
Premium Package         0    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 20,500 30,940 27,590 27,190 18,310 15,580 3,120
Options (change) 19,065 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $245,105 $92,590 $95,340 $105,640 $117,960 $134,730 $165,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $158,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $227,186
Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelSLS AMGCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGT Final EditionBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19265/50-19295/35-21265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$245,105$92,590$95,340$105,640$117,960$134,730$165,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,835-6,960-5,935-8,060-9,110-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$245,105$86,755$88,380$99,705$109,900$125,620$155,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$12,950$23,145$38,865$69,180

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

Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelSLS AMGCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGT Final EditionBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$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      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
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
Wiper de-icer$25      
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150$150$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  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100      
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300      
Carbon fiber hood$0      
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400      
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   $0  
Rear spoiler $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      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cornering lights$50 $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50 $50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300  $300$300
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$75
No leather in second row$-300      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0  
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0 $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,340$10,175$11,300$10,275$12,400$13,450$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835$6,960$5,935$8,060$9,110$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-66-77-59-72-71-62

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

Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGCayenne
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in114.0 in
Length182.6 in191.1 in
Width76.3 in78.7 in
Height49.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
Synthetic suede steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 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 Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
295/35YR21 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
295/35YR21 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Synthetic suede steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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
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 Requested137576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Synthetic suede steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Synthetic suede steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Synthetic suede steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Synthetic suede steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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