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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: $101,880

Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition   
Difference: $65,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $145,800 $212,240
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 310 310        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Sport Chrono Package 780 780 780 780 780      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310    
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670      
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990          
Ceramic brake rotors 8,840 8,840 8,840 8,840 8,840   12,625 12,625
265/50VR19 1,960              
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690          
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650 370 370 590 590
Power door closers 780 780 780 780 780 780 450  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660          
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800        
Comfort Lighting Package           330    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           790    
Rearview camera           660    
Proximity key           890    
Premium 1 Package             4,300  
Driver Assistance Package             2,950  
Painted brake calipers (optional)               1,000
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0      
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0          
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0 0   11,741 11,741
265/50VR19 0              
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0          
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 549 549
Power door closers 0 0 0 0 0 0 419  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0          
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
Comfort Lighting Package           0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           0    
Rearview camera           0    
Proximity key           0    
Premium 1 Package             3,999  
Driver Assistance Package             2,744  
Painted brake calipers (optional)               930
Options (change) 40,770 34,130 37,200 25,210 21,660 9,190 20,915 14,215
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,452 13,220
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $102,420 $101,880 $115,650 $124,860 $140,810 $171,840 $167,620 $228,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150,605
Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,420$101,880$115,650$124,860$140,810$171,840$167,620$228,660
Adjustments for Features0-325-300-875-700-400-4,625-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,420$101,555$115,350$123,985$140,110$171,440$162,995$221,485
Cost Above Minimum$865$0$13,795$22,430$38,555$69,885$0$58,490

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system      $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop      $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   $900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration      $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot      $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather headliner       $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,015$13,340$13,315$13,890$13,715$13,415$17,640$20,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$300$875$700$400$4,625$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-7-5-2-4,303-6,678

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182013
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.4,002 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
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested335064%
Total Not Requested192536%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Total Requested227555%
Total Not Requested185045%

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested275067%
Total Not Requested132533%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested250065%
Total Not Requested132535%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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