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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: $71,840

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $33,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,205 480 480        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860            
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Light Comfort Package 250            
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Heated front seats 525            
Satellite radio 750 750 750        
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800            
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 510 510 510 510
Premium Package Plus   11,650 11,650        
Premium I Package       3,170   2,500  
Power trunk closer       520   520  
Wood trim           0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Xenon/HID headlights 0            
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Light Comfort Package 0            
Obstacle detection, rear 0     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Heated front seats 0            
Satellite radio 638 638 638        
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0            
Proximity key 0 0 0        
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 474 474 474 474
Premium Package Plus   0 0        
Premium I Package       2,948   2,325  
Power trunk closer       484   484  
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 23,165 24,755 24,755 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 3,180 1,144 1,144 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 975 975 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $71,840 $90,130 $93,430 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,935
Model Year2011201120112008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10235, 11235, 11250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$71,840$90,130$93,430$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-3,515-5,200-5,650-5,750-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,840$86,265$89,915$99,805$134,865$133,885$188,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,425$18,075$0$35,060$34,080$88,960

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120112008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225    
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Rearview camera $200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
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     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Sunroof $900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0    
Media drive $15$15    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats $200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$9,915$13,780$13,430$15,115$15,565$15,665$15,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865$3,515$5,200$5,650$5,750$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-80-4,844-5,264-5,358-5,355

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in100.8 in
Length190.8 in178.5 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested475075%
Total Not Requested156525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested475075%
Total Not Requested156525%

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 seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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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