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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: $81,060

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $64,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo SSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $78,700 $81,600 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 2,205 315 315 1,815 315          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980 3,980 1,990 1,990            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790 790          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100   1,100 1,100   1,100 1,100 1,100 700 700 700
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 5,690   4,090 4,090   2,920          
Comfort Lighting Package   325     325   325 325      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   780     780   780 780      
Wood trim               0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control                 2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package                   3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear                   1,140  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0 0            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0   0 0 0 651 651 651
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0 0            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package 0   0 0   0          
Comfort Lighting Package   0     0   0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0     0   0 0      
Wood trim               0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control                 2,074 2,074 2,074
Premium I Package                   2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear                   1,060  
Options (change) 20,410 16,615 18,810 16,820 14,235 8,315 5,395 5,395 2,930 7,120 2,930
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,725 6,621 2,725
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 -5,335 0 0 0 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $81,060 $83,265 $96,060 $91,235 $91,550 $106,565 $122,945 $166,045 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136,899
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo SSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10665, 14665, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$81,060$83,265$96,060$91,235$91,550$106,565$122,945$166,045$145,505$145,595$201,105
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-75-725-900-1,250-6,950-3,150-3,250-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,835$83,265$95,835$91,160$90,825$105,665$121,695$159,095$142,355$142,345$197,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$15,000$10,325$9,990$24,830$40,860$78,260$10$0$55,510

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo SSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic         $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$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$850$850$850   
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer        $350$350$350
Remote app $25 $25$25      
Remote window/roof operation        $15$15$15
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$200$200$200   
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200 $200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   $150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100  $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer        $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300   
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  $150$150$150   
Lockable rear differential       $150   
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0$0      
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0$0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500     
Regenerative braking      $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  $0$0 $0   
Body kit     $0   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$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$200 $200$200   
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75  $75$75 $75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0  $0      
App support $0  $0      
Apple CarPlay support $100  $100      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash        $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player        $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150  $150      
iPod integration        $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0  $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot        $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  $200   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information      $25$25   
Traffic information $25  $25      
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50  $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights       $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge     $75$75$75   
Chronometer       $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25      
LED headlights      $1000$1000   
Performance meter       $150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors        $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats      $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat        $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat        $100$100$100
Metal pedals     $75$75$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$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel         $150$150
Wood trim       $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel        $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$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$1000$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,165$12,940$13,165$13,015$13,665$13,840$14,190$19,890$16,090$16,190$16,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$75$725$900$1,250$6,950$3,150$3,250$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-30-2434-9-11-44-2,935-3,028-3,026

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009
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 Weight4,489 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

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
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested120032%

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
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested190086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested190086%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid 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
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested137586%
Total Not Requested22514%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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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