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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: $122,185

Porsche Cayenne Turbo   
Difference: $26,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCayenneSL
TrimTurboSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $113,600 $140,440
Comfort Lighting Package 325  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Satellite radio 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 780  
Proximity key 890  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Wood trim   0
Comfort Lighting Package 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Proximity key 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 930
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,590 4,480
Options (change) 1,144 4,166
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $122,185 $148,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,061
Model Year20152012
ModelCayenneSL
TrimTurboSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine520hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$122,185$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,185$146,195

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModelCayenneSL
TrimTurboSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor$35 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,090$15,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in180.4 in
Width78.7 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.4,274 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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