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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,350

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $14,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanSLCSLC
TrimBaseSSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $48,400 $61,350
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 700 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 990 990
Wood trim 1,515 1,515 325 325
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890 2,890    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320    
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720 720
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Premium 3 Package     9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Rear spoiler     350  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 651 326
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 921 921
Wood trim 0 0 302 302
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670 670
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Premium 3 Package     8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Rear spoiler     326  
Options (change) 26,145 25,475 15,955 9,035
Options (change) 0 0 14,839 8,404
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $79,740 $90,570 $65,350 $71,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,075
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanSLCSLC
TrimBaseSSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp H6325hp H6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$79,740$90,570$65,350$71,380
Adjustments for Features0-500-10,505-10,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,740$90,070$54,845$60,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,330$0$6,030

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanSLCSLC
TrimBaseSSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,530$13,535$13,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$10,505$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-9,781-9,780

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanSLC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.9 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested266554%
Total Not Requested227546%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested266558%
Total Not Requested190042%

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