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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,025

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $10,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLCSLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $48,400 $61,350
18-way adaptive power front seats 480          
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490      
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 1,340   1,750
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 700 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990       990 990
Compass 420 420 420 420    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720 720
Premium Package Plus 10,160     5,320    
Premium Package   7,790 7,790      
Light Comfort Package   250 250      
Rearview camera   655 655      
Traffic information   0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system   850 850      
Premium 3 Package         9,600 6,650
Leather seating surfaces         770  
Premium 1 Package         2,500  
Rear spoiler         350  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0          
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0   1,628
Proximity key 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 651 326
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0       921 921
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 2,508        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   670 670
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Premium Package   0 0      
Light Comfort Package   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0      
Traffic information   0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0      
Premium 3 Package         8,928 6,185
Leather seating surfaces         716  
Premium 1 Package         2,325  
Rear spoiler         326  
Options (change) 26,615 23,875 19,435 11,335 15,630 10,460
Options (change) 1,144 3,652 1,144 1,144 14,537 9,730
Destination 975 975 975 975 995 995
Total Price $75,790 $89,850 $89,410 $119,410 $65,025 $72,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,006
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLCSLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$75,790$89,850$89,410$119,410$65,025$72,805
Adjustments for Features-1,350-1,2500-5,200-4,845-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,440$88,600$89,410$114,210$60,180$67,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,160$14,970$39,770$0$7,680

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLCSLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $225  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  $300  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200  $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,940$10,840$9,590$14,790$14,435$14,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$1,250$0$5,200$4,845$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-640-92-4,511-4,604

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelCayenneSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in95.7 in
Length190.8 in162.8 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.1 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, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344058%
Total Not Requested247542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested319079%
Total Not Requested85021%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested319079%
Total Not Requested85021%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested196540%
Total Not Requested297560%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested176539%
Total Not Requested280061%

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