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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: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $12,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,800 $67,500
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Carbon fiber trim 1,515 2,250
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Proximity key   650
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power-folding mirrors 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  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 25,110 8,590
Options (change) 451 7,991
Destination 995 875
Total Price $89,905 $76,965

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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: $18,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,792
Model Year20142012
ModelCaymanSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine325hp H6415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$89,905$76,965
Adjustments for Features0-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,905$71,160

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$3,780$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,403

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142012
ModelCaymanSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,976 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
15.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested260079%
Total Not Requested67521%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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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