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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: $84,585

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $157,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelCaymanCaymanSLS AMG
TrimBaseSGT Final Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $221,580
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 12,500
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 675 675 4,500
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,180  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 11,625
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 0 0 4,185
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Options (change) 30,990 30,320 17,000
Options (change) 451 451 15,810
Destination 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $84,585 $95,115 $241,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $222,205
Model Year201420142015
ModelCaymanCaymanSLS AMG
TrimBaseSGT Final Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine275hp H6325hp H6583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4445, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$84,585$95,115$241,605
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,585$94,865$240,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,280$0

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

Model Year201420142015
ModelCaymanCaymanSLS AMG
TrimBaseSGT Final Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,665$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-1,257

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

Model Year20142015
ModelCaymanSLS AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in105.5 in
Length172.4 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height50.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,727 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 Volume15.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
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 Requested305081%
Total Not Requested72519%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested255078%
Total Not Requested72522%

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