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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: $72,365

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $72,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $139,050 $198,750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990          
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560        
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290          
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990     1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710        
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595        
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150    
Heated front seats 720 720 720        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 700 700
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Front sport buckets 130 130          
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990          
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390 1,390    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542          
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326        
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Comfort Package 0 0          
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842     1,088  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604        
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506        
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0        
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 0 0 0 0 651 651
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 110 110          
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0          
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182 1,182    
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553    
Options (change) 25,890 25,765 16,590 7,280 7,280 1,870 700
Options (change) 17,004 15,945 10,934 3,631 3,631 1,739 651
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,600
Total Price $72,365 $87,440 $89,965 $108,155 $134,555 $144,395 $202,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,081
Model Year2010201020102010201020112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T7T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,365$87,440$89,965$108,155$134,555$144,395$202,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-375-1,550-2,125-6,350-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,365$86,390$89,590$106,605$132,430$138,045$195,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$17,225$34,240$60,065$0$57,480

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2010201020102010201020112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer      $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Wind blocker, small     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests     $500$500
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
HD radio     $50$50
iPod integration     $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats      $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$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
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    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,290$9,340$8,665$9,840$10,415$14,740$15,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$375$1,550$2,125$6,350$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203-50-66-73-5,916-6,891

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102011
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in100.8 in
Length188.9 in180.4 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SL63 AMG

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

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