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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: $100,880

Porsche Cayenne Diesel   
Difference: $63,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $148,050 $215,250
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 315 315      
Infotainment Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Remote app 540 540   540    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Power door closers 770 770 770 770 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Lane departure warning 690 690 690 690    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690      
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 500 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,840 8,950 8,950
265/50VR19 1,950          
Sport Package 3,990   2,600      
Premium Plus Package 9,090     3,660    
Sport Chrono Package   770   770    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490   1,490    
Blind spot warning system   850 850      
Proximity key   890 890      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980        
Premium Package   4,090 4,090      
Satellite radio       750    
App support       210    
Driver Assistance Package         2,950  
Performance meter         2,500 2,500
Wood trim         0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Remote app 0 0   0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Power door closers 0 0 0 0 419  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 465 0
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 0 7,514 8,324 8,324
265/50VR19 0          
Sport Package 0   0      
Premium Plus Package 0     0    
Sport Chrono Package   0   0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0   0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0      
Proximity key   0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0        
Premium Package   0 0      
Satellite radio       638    
App support       0    
Driver Assistance Package         2,744  
Performance meter         2,325 2,325
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 38,185 35,225 31,045 21,915 15,350 11,450
Options (change) 506 7,434 506 8,658 14,277 10,649
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0 1,300
Total Price $100,880 $110,320 $103,105 $136,510 $164,325 $228,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149,559
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,880$110,320$103,105$136,510$164,325$228,925
Adjustments for Features-1,250-7250-2,425-7,700-11,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,630$109,595$103,105$134,085$156,625$217,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,965$3,475$34,455$0$60,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
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  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Night vision     $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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 
11 kWh battery pack  $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0  $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75  
Intersection assist   $25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200  $200  
Leather headliner     $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,265$10,740$10,015$12,440$17,715$21,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$725$0$2,425$7,700$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-550-171-7,164-10,889

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in101.8 in
Length191.1 in181.8 in
Width78.7 in73.9 in
Height67.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 Diesel

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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested192536%

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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

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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