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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: $86,730

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $16,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,871

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $21,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560            
Obstacle detection, rear 990     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710            
CD changer, remote 650 650 650        
Satellite radio 750 750 750        
Navigation system 3,300            
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695        
Floor mats 140 140 140        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170            
Heated front seats 690            
Voice control for nav and audio 595     510 510 510 510
Proximity key 995 995 995        
Wood trim   345 345     0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   240 0        
Body kit   1,390 1,390        
Premium I Package       3,170      
Power trunk closer       520   520  
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326            
Obstacle detection, rear 842     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604            
CD changer, remote 553 553 553        
Satellite radio 638 638 638        
Navigation system 2,805            
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591        
Floor mats 119 119 119        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695            
Heated front seats 587            
Voice control for nav and audio 506     474 474 474 474
Proximity key 846 846 846        
Wood trim   293 293     0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   204 0        
Body kit   1,182 1,182        
Premium I Package       2,948      
Power trunk closer       484   484  
Options (change) 14,855 5,815 5,575 5,330 1,640 2,160 1,640
Options (change) 12,631 4,945 4,741 4,957 1,525 2,009 1,525
Destination 975 975 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $86,730 $104,490 $130,150 $102,805 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315
Total Invoice $73,871 $88,965 $110,776 $95,761 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,674
Model Year2009200920092008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12410, 14410, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$86,730$104,490$130,150$102,805$138,315$134,935$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,650-5,600-6,050-5,550-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,730$103,415$128,500$97,205$132,265$129,385$186,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,685$41,770$0$35,060$32,180$88,960
Total Invoice$73,871$88,965$110,776$95,761$128,876$125,733$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-915-1,404-5,216-5,637-5,172-5,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,871$88,050$109,372$90,545$123,239$120,561$173,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,179$35,501$0$32,694$30,016$82,824

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2009200920092008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr 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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35    
Heated steering wheel$100      
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500      
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Off-road navigation system$0      
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats $200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,190$10,265$10,840$14,790$15,240$14,740$15,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,650$5,600$6,050$5,550$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-1,404-5,216-5,637-5,172-5,727

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in100.8 in
Length188.9 in178.5 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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 SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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