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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,355

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $9,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model718 CaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,300 $70,900
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Premium Package 1,370  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 720
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,540  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Metal pedals 535  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Proximity key 790 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Carbon fiber trim 1,535 2,250
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Multimedia Package   2,330
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Premium Package 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Proximity key 0 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,093
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Multimedia Package   2,167
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 22,810 8,530
Options (change) 0 7,935
Destination 1,050 925
Total Price $90,160 $80,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,032
Model Year20172015
Model718 CaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H4415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$90,160$80,355
Adjustments for Features0-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,160$74,215

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172015
Model718 CaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,210$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,715

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172015
Model718 CaymanSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height51.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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