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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,320

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $8,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $67,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 480        
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 1,340 2,250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 650
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720
Premium Package 7,690        
14-way power front seats   1,335 1,335    
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,095 1,095   970
Lighting Package         1,090
Multimedia Package         2,150
Automatic climate control, front         760
18-way adaptive power front seats 0        
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 2,093
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 2,508      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 605
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   670
Premium Package 0        
14-way power front seats   0 0    
Convenience Package   0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0   902
Lighting Package         1,014
Multimedia Package         2,000
Automatic climate control, front         707
Options (change) 19,145 18,270 13,830 6,585 8,590
Options (change) 1,144 3,652 1,144 1,144 7,991
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $68,320 $84,245 $83,805 $114,660 $76,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,703
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$68,320$84,245$83,805$114,660$76,965
Adjustments for Features-750-1,2500-4,600-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,570$82,995$83,805$110,060$74,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,425$16,235$42,490$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$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$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row    $-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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,840$9,340$8,090$12,690$10,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,250$0$4,600$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-690-85-1,904

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012
ModelCayenneSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in95.7 in
Length190.8 in162.8 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,242 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
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested294063%
Total Not Requested170037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested176579%
Total Not Requested47521%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested176579%
Total Not Requested47521%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91595%
Total Not Requested505%

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