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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: $77,225

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $71,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSL
TrimBaseSS HybridSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $140,440
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,000
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990  
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,180
Wood trim       0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Proximity key 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 2,139
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 930
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,097
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 28,050 25,560 25,560 4,480
Options (change) 3,686 1,144 1,144 4,166
Destination 975 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $77,225 $91,535 $95,535 $148,395

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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: $66,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,134
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSL
TrimBaseSS HybridSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H518hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$77,225$91,535$95,535$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,200-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,225$90,135$94,335$144,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,910$17,110$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSL
TrimBaseSS HybridSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $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
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row   $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,490$11,890$11,690$14,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,200$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32-27-4,029

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in100.8 in
Length190.8 in180.4 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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, 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested364062%
Total Not Requested227538%

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, 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested494078%
Total Not Requested137522%

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, 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested494078%
Total Not Requested137522%

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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