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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: $75,960

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $1,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $67,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,210            
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100           970
Comfort Lighting Package 330 330 330 330 330 330  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 960   960        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420      
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340   2,250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950 2,950   3,220 3,220  
Heated front seats 530   530 530      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890 650
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     720
14-way power front seats   1,900 1,510 1,510      
Front buckets   0          
Wood trim           0  
Lighting Package             1,090
Multimedia Package             2,150
Automatic climate control, front             760
18-way adaptive power front seats 0            
Obstacle detection, rear 0           902
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 0   0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0   2,093
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0 2,508   0 0  
Heated front seats 0   0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 605
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     670
14-way power front seats   0 0 0      
Front buckets   0          
Wood trim           0  
Lighting Package             1,014
Multimedia Package             2,000
Automatic climate control, front             707
Options (change) 14,310 10,990 12,510 7,600 7,560 4,720 8,590
Options (change) 0 0 2,508 0 0 0 7,991
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $75,960 $78,740 $90,960 $107,250 $126,710 $167,370 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,892
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$75,960$78,740$90,960$107,250$126,710$167,370$76,965
Adjustments for Features0-175-100-3,325-5,175-10,250-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,960$78,565$90,860$103,925$121,535$157,120$76,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$14,900$27,965$45,575$81,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Parking guidance system - passive      $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app $25    $25
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Roll bar      $200
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 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$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 
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Power retractable hardtop      $6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information $25     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Performance meter     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300   $300$300 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats      $150
No leather in second row      $-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$9,990$9,915$13,140$14,990$20,065$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$100$3,325$5,175$10,250$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2-4-33-43-64-763

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenneSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width78.7 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,489 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Lighting 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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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