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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $104,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelCaymanSLSLSL
TrimSSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $0 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Navigation system 0      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0      
Front sport buckets 0      
Wood trim     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Navigation system 0      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0      
Front sport buckets 0      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 0 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $0 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,196
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelCaymanSLSLSL
TrimSSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp H6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$0$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-24,045-24,745-26,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$80,730$117,780$176,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,050$95,300

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelCaymanSLSLSL
TrimSSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$750$24,795$25,495$26,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$24,045$24,745$26,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22,397-23,055-24,393

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelCaymanSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in100.8 in
Length170.9 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height51.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.510.2 ft3

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