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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $90,435 Porsche Cayman | |||||
| Difference: $73,360 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman | Cayman | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $52,600 | $63,800 | $75,200 | $152,850 | $222,000 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,025 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | 2,160 | |||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,400 | 7,400 | 7,400 | 8,950 | 8,950 |
| Rearview camera | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,180 | 1,180 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 825 | 825 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 2,890 | 2,890 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 165 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||
| Wood trim | 1,790 | 1,790 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 730 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,324 | 8,324 |
| Rearview camera | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 0 | 0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | 930 | |||
| Options (change) | 36,840 | 36,170 | 25,505 | 9,950 | 9,950 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,254 | 9,254 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $90,435 | $100,965 | $101,700 | $163,795 | $234,245 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,665 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,218 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman | Cayman | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 275hp H6 | 325hp H6 | 340hp H6 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 235, 9 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $90,435 | $100,965 | $101,700 | $163,795 | $234,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -875 | -16,695 | -20,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $90,435 | $100,715 | $100,825 | $147,100 | $213,450 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,280 | $10,390 | $0 | $66,350 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman | Cayman | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,870 | $4,120 | $4,745 | $20,565 | $24,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $875 | $16,695 | $20,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2 | -9 | -1,045 | -1,025 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Cayman | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 172.4 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 5% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1165 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 30% |
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