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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,695

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $30,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $88,200 $112,300 $152,850 $222,000
Xenon/HID headlights 1,240 1,240            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990            
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610        
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290            
Navigation system 3,070 3,070            
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495            
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345     0 0
Floor mats 130 130 130 130        
Heated front seats 560 560            
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170            
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240 650 650 650 650
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680        
Proximity key 995 995 995 995        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable         4,090 4,090    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,054 1,054            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542            
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519        
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097            
Navigation system 2,610 2,610            
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421            
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0     0 0
Floor mats 111 111 111 111        
Heated front seats 476 476            
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695            
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0 605 605 605 605
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428        
Proximity key 846 846 846 846        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable         3,804 3,804    
Options (change) 20,680 20,475 5,630 5,580 4,740 4,740 650 650
Options (change) 17,584 17,409 4,788 4,248 4,409 4,409 605 605
Destination 815 815 815 815 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,695 $78,490 $96,645 $117,995 $93,935 $118,035 $154,495 $224,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,734
Model Year20062006200620062018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,695$78,490$96,645$117,995$93,935$118,035$154,495$224,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,450-1,450-12,440-15,490-15,815-19,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,695$77,290$95,195$116,545$81,495$102,545$138,680$205,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$31,500$52,850$0$21,050$57,185$123,535

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062006200620062018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       $850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35    
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100
Power door closers       $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small    $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention       $150
Blind spot warning system       $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear       $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system       $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning       $200
Lane keeping assist       $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection       $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade    $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel       $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats  $200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,640$8,840$9,090$9,090$20,080$23,130$23,455$27,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,450$1,450$12,440$15,490$15,815$19,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-1,266-1,259-716-709-164-257

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062018
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in101.7 in
Length188.2 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in73.9 in
Height66.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%

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