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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: $82,505

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $60,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanSL
TrimS Black EditionSL600
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,500 $139,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Options (change) 14,055 0
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $82,505 $142,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,430
Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanSL
TrimS Black EditionSL600
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp H6510hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$82,505$142,575
Adjustments for Features0-13,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,505$128,615

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanSL
TrimS Black EditionSL600
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,980$16,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,007

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in100.8 in
Length171.1 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height51.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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