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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: $76,315

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $6,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,100 $67,500
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,250
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,093
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 19,920 7,940
Options (change) 451 7,386
Destination 950 875
Total Price $82,970 $76,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,509
Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp H6415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$82,970$76,315
Adjustments for Features0-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,970$67,585

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,680$11,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,126

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in95.7 in
Length171.1 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height51.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,583 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
14.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91595%
Total Not Requested505%

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