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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: $102,420

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $66,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
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 $149,700 $217,550
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 310 310        
Sport Chrono Package 780 780 780 780 780      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
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   8,950 8,950
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        
Wheels, dark finish   1,240   0   0 2,200 500
295/35YR21   170            
Comfort Lighting Package           330    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           790    
Rearview camera           660    
Proximity key           890    
Driver Assistance Package             2,950  
Painted brake calipers (optional)             1,000 1,000
Performance meter             2,500 2,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 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   8,324 8,324
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        
Wheels, dark finish   0   0   0 2,046 465
295/35YR21   0            
Comfort Lighting Package           0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           0    
Rearview camera           0    
Proximity key           0    
Driver Assistance Package             2,744  
Painted brake calipers (optional)             930 930
Performance meter             2,325 2,325
Options (change) 40,770 35,540 37,200 25,210 21,660 9,190 18,640 13,540
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 17,337 12,593
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $102,420 $103,290 $115,650 $124,860 $140,810 $171,840 $169,265 $233,315

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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: $61,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151,779
Model Year20182018201820182018201820162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8577hp 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, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19295/35-21265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,420$103,290$115,650$124,860$140,810$171,840$169,265$233,315
Adjustments for Features0-325-300-875-700-400-5,010-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,420$102,965$115,350$123,985$140,110$171,440$164,255$224,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$12,930$21,565$37,690$69,020$0$60,050

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201820182018201820162016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLSL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
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
Night vision       $1750
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
Heated washer fluid system      $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade      $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
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    
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
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$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  
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
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  
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
Wheels, dark finish $0 $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,455$12,780$12,755$13,330$13,155$12,855$17,465$21,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$300$875$700$400$5,010$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-7-5-2-4,661-8,385

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016
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

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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
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
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 years0Yes
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 meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 years0Yes
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 years0Yes
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 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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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