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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,970

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $118,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,691

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $115,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCayman
TrimBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $183,000 $59,100
Base Invoice $170,190 $51,567
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 890
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 1,105
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,150
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
CD changer, remote   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,180
Navigation system   3,110
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Automatic climate control, front   550
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Heated front seats   480
Floor mats   115
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 757
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 939
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 6,928
Xenon HID headlights   927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
CD changer, remote   553
Synthetic suede headliner   1,003
Navigation system   2,644
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Automatic climate control, front   468
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Heated front seats   408
Floor mats   98
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Options (change) 17,500 25,010
Options (change) 16,275 21,264
Destination 875 860
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $203,075 $84,970
Total Invoice $189,040 $73,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,449
Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCayman
TrimBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$203,075$84,970
Adjustments for Features-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,885$84,970
Total Invoice$189,040$73,691
Adjustments for Features-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$185,140$73,691

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCayman
TrimBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,430$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9000

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.5 in95.1 in
Length182.6 in170.9 in
Width76.3 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.0 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 Volume6.2 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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