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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: $94,405

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $70,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,600 $63,300 $66,800 $83,300 $146,000 $148,050 $215,250
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 1,815 480 1,815      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Auto-dimming headlights 550 550 550 550 550    
CDR Plus 2,500            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
App support 210 210 210 210 210    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420    
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 290 290 290 290 290 500 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,840 8,950 8,950
275/45VR20 3,120 1,170 2,730        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980          
Comfort Plus Package 10,180   11,670        
Comfort Lighting Package   250   250 250    
Blind spot warning system   850   850 850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800   800 800    
Rearview camera   665   1,750 655    
Satellite radio     750 750      
HD radio     370 370      
Auto-dimming mirrors       420      
Chronometer       270      
PCM       3,675      
Heated front seats       525      
Wood trim         0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package           2,950  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           1,000 1,000
Performance meter           2,500 2,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 0    
CDR Plus 0            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
App support 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 465 0
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 6,928 0 7,514 8,324 8,324
275/45VR20 0 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542          
Comfort Plus Package 0   0        
Comfort Lighting Package   0   0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0   0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0 0    
Rearview camera   0   0 0    
Satellite radio     638 638      
HD radio     0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors       0      
Chronometer       0      
PCM       0      
Heated front seats       0      
Wood trim         0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package           2,744  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           930 930
Performance meter           2,325 2,325
Options (change) 43,810 33,080 39,550 30,070 18,870 15,900 12,450
Options (change) 3,048 9,976 8,072 1,144 8,020 14,788 11,579
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $94,405 $97,375 $107,345 $114,365 $165,865 $164,875 $229,925

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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: $62,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,526
Model Year2014201420142014201420152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6400hp V8420hp V8550hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20295/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,405$97,375$107,345$114,365$165,865$164,875$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,400-1,800-1,925-8,350-12,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,405$96,000$105,945$112,565$163,940$156,525$217,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$11,540$18,160$69,535$0$60,750

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201420142014201420152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power door closers      $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$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    
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, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Night vision      $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system     $0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$300
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 $0$0
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325     
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50$50$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$0$0  
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100$100$100
Intersection assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter   $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
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 $200  
Leather headliner      $1000
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
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Metal pedals   $75 $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$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,840$11,215$11,240$11,640$11,765$18,190$22,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,400$1,800$1,925$8,350$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-155-118-34-105-7,769-11,773

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142015
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
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 Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
CDR Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27544%
Total Not Requested35056%
Comfort Plus Package
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 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 Platinum Edition

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
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 Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Comfort Lighting 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
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 Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Comfort Plus Package
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 dampers - 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 GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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
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 Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested64065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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