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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: $73,300

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $8,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboAMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $72,600
18-way adaptive power front seats 480        
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 1,340 2,250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990        
Proximity key 1,090 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 1,420 850
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   720
Premium Package Plus 10,160        
Light Comfort Package   250 250 250  
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850  
Traffic information   0 0 0  
Premium Package   7,790 7,790    
Premium 2 Package         3,050
Premium 3 Package         1,295
18-way adaptive power front seats 0        
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 2,093
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 2,508      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0        
Proximity key 0 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 0 791
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   670
Premium Package Plus 0        
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0  
Traffic information   0 0 0  
Premium Package   0 0    
Premium 2 Package         2,837
Premium 3 Package         1,204
Options (change) 24,125 20,730 16,290 8,205 8,165
Options (change) 1,144 3,652 1,144 1,144 7,595
Destination 975 975 975 975 925
Total Price $73,300 $86,705 $86,265 $116,280 $81,690

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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: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,111
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboAMG SLK55
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$73,300$86,705$86,265$116,280$81,690
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,2500-4,000-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,750$85,455$86,265$112,280$78,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$14,515$40,530$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboAMG SLK55
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$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
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
Lane departure warning    $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200    
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 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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
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 
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$9,740$9,440$8,190$12,190$11,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,250$0$4,000$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments-45-670-73-2,881

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested329056%
Total Not Requested262544%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested324080%
Total Not Requested80020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested324080%
Total Not Requested80020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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