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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: $82,415

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $55,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelCaymanSL
TrimSSL600
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,800 $133,200
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
CD changer, in-dash 570  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250  
Wood trim 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Satellite radio 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,130
Obstacle detection, front 330  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,051
Obstacle detection, front 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Options (change) 17,620 1,130
Options (change) 451 1,051
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $82,415 $137,805

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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: $43,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,672
Model Year20142008
ModelCaymanSL
TrimSSL600
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine325hp H6510hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$82,415$137,805
Adjustments for Features0-12,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,415$125,695

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142008
ModelCaymanSL
TrimSSL600
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
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, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,605$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,284

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142008
ModelCaymanSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in100.8 in
Length172.4 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.9 in51.0 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
15.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2257%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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