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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

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Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $106,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelCaymanSLSLSL
TrimSSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $0 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Navigation system 0      
Front sport buckets 0      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0      
Wood trim     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Navigation system 0      
Front sport buckets 0      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 0 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $0 $106,405 $146,705 $214,445

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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: $83,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,923
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelCaymanSLSLSL
TrimSSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp H6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$0$106,405$146,705$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-22,670-26,820-35,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$83,735$119,885$179,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,150$95,340

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006201320132013
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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers   $300
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel 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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer  $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$750$23,420$27,570$36,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$22,670$26,820$35,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-21,097-24,954-32,920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062013
ModelCaymanSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in101.8 in
Length170.9 in181.8 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height51.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.513.5 ft3

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