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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: $88,255

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $71,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanSL
TrimS Black EditionAMG SL63
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,500 $149,700
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 19,805 8,950
Options (change) 451 8,324
Destination 950 925
Total Price $88,255 $159,575

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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: $52,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,815
Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanSL
TrimS Black EditionAMG SL63
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$88,255$159,575
Adjustments for Features0-18,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,255$141,030

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanSL
TrimS Black EditionAMG SL63
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,995$20,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,254

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in101.8 in
Length171.1 in181.8 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height51.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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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 buckets100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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