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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: $56,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $9,365

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016200920092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965      
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Leather Package 500 500          
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825 700 700  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 720 720 720
Satellite radio   670          
Interior ambient lighting   340          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650      
Lighting Package         1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package         2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package         990 990  
Premium I Package         2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front         730 730 730
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0      
Power sport seats 0 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Leather Package 0 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 651 651  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 670 670 670
Satellite radio   0          
Interior ambient lighting   0          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0      
Lighting Package         958 958 958
Multimedia Package         2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package         921 921  
Premium I Package         2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front         679 679 679
Options (change) 13,770 6,095 12,600 12,520 10,100 10,100 5,460
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,394 9,394 5,078
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $67,365 $66,290 $77,695 $88,715 $56,925 $61,925 $73,035

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,573
Model Year2016201620162016200920092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$67,365$66,290$77,695$88,715$56,925$61,925$73,035
Adjustments for Features-3000-350-3,525-5,880-6,930-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,065$66,290$77,345$85,190$51,045$54,995$65,955
Cost Above Minimum$775$0$11,055$18,900$0$3,950$14,910

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016201620162016200920092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250$250   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit      $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0   
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer   $100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300    
Door sill trim plates $100    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$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$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$3,180$2,880$3,230$6,405$8,760$9,810$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$350$3,525$5,880$6,930$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-4-40-5,475-6,452-6,597

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162009
ModelCaymanSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height50.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 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
15.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested84066%
Total Not Requested42534%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested84092%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%
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
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested207592%
Total Not Requested1908%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested207592%
Total Not Requested1908%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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