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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: $92,430

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $119,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,100 $189,600
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,750
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 4,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,500
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 500
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 11,858
Carbon fiber trim 0 4,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 2,325
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 29,380 20,250
Options (change) 8,382 18,833
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $92,430 $212,425

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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: $116,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $185,588
Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine320hp H6563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$92,430$212,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,430$209,400

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

Model Year20112012
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
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,340$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,816

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

Model Year20112012
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

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%
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%
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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