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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: $89,950

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $73,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $149,700 $217,550
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Satellite radio 750 750 750    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,950 8,950
275/45VR20 3,120 2,730 2,730    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980        
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650    
Driver Assistance Package       2,950  
Wood trim       0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506    
Traffic information 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 0 8,324 8,324
275/45VR20 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542        
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Driver Assistance Package       2,744  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 40,775 37,895 36,405 12,490 9,540
Options (change) 3,686 8,072 1,144 11,617 8,873
Destination 975 975 975 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $89,950 $103,870 $106,380 $163,115 $229,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,204
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,950$103,870$106,380$163,115$229,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-650-9,085-13,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,950$102,470$105,730$154,030$215,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,520$15,780$0$61,900

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$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
Sunshades, second row, power$225$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$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Night vision    $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
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 
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 $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
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
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$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$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$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,130$11,530$10,780$19,215$23,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$650$9,085$13,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122-13-8,453-12,457

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in101.8 in
Length190.8 in181.8 in
Width76.3 in73.9 in
Height67.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,936 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 buckets100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404068%
Total Not Requested187532%

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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested534085%
Total Not Requested97515%

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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested534085%
Total Not Requested97515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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