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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: $97,265

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $66,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $152,850 $222,000
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610    
iPod integration 440 440 440    
Navigation system 3,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710        
Floor mats 140 140 140    
Heated front seats 690        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915 915    
Satellite radio 750 750 750    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595        
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Proximity key 995 995 995    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,840 8,840 8,950 8,950
Wood trim   345 345 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   240 0 650 650
275/40ZR20   1,110      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519    
iPod integration 374 374 374    
Navigation system 2,805        
Obstacle detection, rear 842        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Heated front seats 587        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778 778    
Satellite radio 638 638 638    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591    
Voice control for nav and audio 506        
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Proximity key 846 846 846    
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 7,514 7,514 8,324 8,324
Wood trim   293 293 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   204 0 605 605
275/40ZR20   944      
Options (change) 25,390 16,760 15,410 9,600 9,600
Options (change) 21,586 14,248 13,100 8,929 8,929
Destination 975 975 975 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $97,265 $115,435 $139,985 $163,445 $233,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne GTS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,707
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12410, 14410, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/35-21275/40-20295/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,265$115,435$139,985$163,445$233,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,650-13,260-17,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,265$114,360$138,335$150,185$216,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,095$41,070$0$66,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Air compressor$35$35$35  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  $500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0    
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
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$8,505$9,580$10,155$21,865$25,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,650$13,260$17,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-1,404-805-833

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092018
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in101.7 in
Length188.9 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in73.9 in
Height66.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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

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%

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