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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: $90,980

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $72,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $152,850 $222,000
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490    
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 650 650
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,950 8,950
275/45VR20 3,120 2,730    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980      
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650    
Wood trim     0 0
Adaptive cruise control 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 2,508    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506    
Traffic information 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 605 605
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 8,324 8,324
275/45VR20 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542      
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 42,305 39,425 9,600 9,600
Options (change) 3,686 10,580 8,929 8,929
Destination 975 975 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $90,980 $104,800 $163,445 $233,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,695
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$90,980$104,800$163,445$233,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-9,360-13,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,980$103,400$154,085$220,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,420$0$66,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Air compressor$35$35  
Cruise control  $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
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$200 $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
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,305$11,705$19,665$23,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$9,360$13,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154-568-646

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112018
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in101.7 in
Length190.8 in182.3 in
Width76.3 in73.9 in
Height67.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft313.5 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 buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested399067%
Total Not Requested192533%

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 buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested529084%
Total Not Requested102516%

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