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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $6,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanSLKSLK
TrimBaseSSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $47,650 $53,300
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Navigation system 3,430      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720 720
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Wood trim 890 890 690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 700 700
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980    
Heated front seats 525 525    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Lighting Package     1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Upgraded leather upholstery     630 630
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Convenience Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670 670
CD changer, in-dash 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 642 642
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 651 651
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Lighting Package     995 995
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Upgraded leather upholstery     586 586
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 12,535 12,745 10,050 10,050
Options (change) 0 0 9,348 9,348
Destination 950 950 875 875
Total Price $65,385 $75,795 $58,575 $64,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,672
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanSLKSLK
TrimBaseSSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6320hp H6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4325, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$65,385$75,795$58,575$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,430-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,385$75,545$51,145$55,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0$4,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanSLKSLK
TrimBaseSSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Total Value of Features$1,505$1,755$8,935$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,430$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-6,918-7,895

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011
ModelCaymanSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in95.7 in
Length171.1 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height51.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.59.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112583%
Total Not Requested22517%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112583%
Total Not Requested22517%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%

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