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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: $73,965

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $71,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSL
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860 1,860            
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,205 2,205 480 480 1,815      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420     420      
Light Comfort Package 250 250     250      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095     1,095   1,140  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
Heated front seats 525 525     525      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 700 700 700
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800     800      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 290 290 290 290 290      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690      
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595        
Premium Package Plus     11,670 11,670        
Adaptive cruise control           2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package             3,050  
Wood trim             0 0
Xenon/HID headlights 0 0            
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0     0      
Light Comfort Package 0 0     0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0     0   1,060  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0     0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0        
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 651 651 651
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0     0      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506        
Premium Package Plus     0 0        
Adaptive cruise control           2,074 2,074 2,074
Premium I Package             2,836  
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 24,140 24,140 25,750 25,750 12,265 2,930 7,120 2,930
Options (change) 3,180 3,180 1,144 1,144 638 2,725 6,621 2,725
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $73,965 $80,865 $92,575 $96,575 $95,290 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,051
Model Year20132013201320132013200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSL
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10235, 11235, 11100, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$73,965$80,865$92,575$96,575$95,290$145,505$145,595$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,865-3,665-2,400-6,365-6,465-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,965$79,515$88,710$92,910$92,890$139,140$139,130$194,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$14,745$18,945$18,925$10$0$55,510

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132013201320132013200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSL
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850   
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225    
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests     $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100    
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   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
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$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)     $300 $300
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings    $75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15 $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600 $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0    
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150$150$150
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Wood trim     $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$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$100
Total Value of Features$9,740$11,090$13,605$13,405$12,140$16,105$16,205$16,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,865$3,665$2,400$6,365$6,465$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69-88-80-41-5,930-6,023-6,020

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132009
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

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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 Diesel

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested494078%
Total Not Requested137522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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