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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,355

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $118,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,200 $189,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Heated front seats 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Satellite radio 750  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 2,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,750
Wood trim 890  
Wood trim, alternative type   2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 11,858
Wood trim 757  
Wood trim, alternative type   2,325
Options (change) 31,205 18,250
Options (change) 15,572 16,973
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $92,355 $210,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $114,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $176,166
Model Year20092012
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine320hp H6563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$92,355$210,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,355$207,000

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092012
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,188

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092012
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in105.5 in
Length171.1 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height51.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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