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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: $103,425

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $64,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,300 $74,800 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $151,350 $219,850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 315 315        
Infotainment Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 345 345 0 0 0
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655          
Remote app 540 540 540 540 540    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Power door closers 770 770 770 770 770 450  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690          
Lane departure warning 690 690 690 690 690    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 200 500 500
Black exterior trim (optional) 150 150   150   750 750
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,840 8,840   8,950 8,950
265/50VR19 1,950            
Sport Package 5,590 5,590   3,210      
Premium Plus Package 9,090 7,490 5,830 3,660 3,240    
Sport Chrono Package     770        
Wheels, dark finish     0   0 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio       750 750    
App support       210 210    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable         3,210    
Driver Assistance Package           2,250  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0 0 293 0 0 0
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0          
Remote app 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Power door closers 0 0 0 0 0 419  
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0          
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 465 465
Black exterior trim (optional) 0 0   0   698 698
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 0 7,514   8,324 8,324
265/50VR19 0            
Sport Package 0 0   0      
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package     0        
Wheels, dark finish     0   0 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio       638 638    
App support       0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable         0    
Driver Assistance Package           2,093  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           930 930
Options (change) 44,130 40,580 27,930 26,215 14,970 16,100 13,400
Options (change) 506 7,434 506 8,951 1,144 14,975 12,463
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $103,425 $116,375 $124,425 $141,910 $173,265 $168,375 $235,475

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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: $57,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148,126
Model Year2016201620162016201620172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,425$116,375$124,425$141,910$173,265$168,375$235,475
Adjustments for Features0-300-375-475-875-7,560-9,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,425$116,075$124,050$141,435$172,390$160,815$226,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,650$20,625$38,010$68,965$0$65,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620162016201620172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$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 liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$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$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, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Heated washer fluid system     $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade     $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900      
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$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$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$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Intersection assist   $25   
Performance meter$150$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000$1000
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,405$10,705$10,780$10,880$11,280$17,965$19,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$375$475$875$7,560$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-5-33-11-7,034-8,804

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162017
ModelCayenneSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in101.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width78.7 in73.9 in
Height67.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,827 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 buckets100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
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?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Launch control100Yes
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested217594%
Total Not Requested1506%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested380072%
Total Not Requested147528%

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 buckets100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
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?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Launch control100Yes
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested217594%
Total Not Requested1506%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested320079%
Total Not Requested87521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested82522%
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 buckets100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Launch control100Yes
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested058%
Total Not Requested042%

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