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Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,140

Porsche Macan   
Difference: $38,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008200820082008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,080 1,710 1,710          
Heated front seats 530 530            
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780          
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420 420        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,740 1,740            
CD changer, in-dash 490 490 490 490        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,360 1,360            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,390 1,390   1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700        
Wood trim 550 550 0 0     0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 510 510 510 510
Cooled or ventilated front seats 670 670 670 670        
Proximity key 800 800 800 800        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,550 1,550 1,550          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 840 840 840 840        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440        
Premium I Package         3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer         520   520  
Adaptive cruise control         2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0          
Heated front seats 0 0            
Navigation system 0 0 0          
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0 0        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0            
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0   0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0 0 0     0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 474 474 474 474
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0 0 0        
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0        
Premium I Package         2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer         484   484  
Adaptive cruise control         2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Options (change) 17,290 16,920 10,400 7,700 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $66,140 $73,370 $80,350 $85,950 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Macan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,183
Model Year20182018201820182008200820082008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$66,140$73,370$80,350$85,950$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features00-425-450-2,770-3,220-3,320-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,140$73,370$79,925$85,500$102,235$137,295$136,315$191,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,230$13,785$19,360$0$35,060$34,080$88,960

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201820182008200820082008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350    
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body color exterior trim   $0    
Body kit      $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0    
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200$200
CD player    $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150   
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,880$11,880$12,305$12,330$14,650$15,100$15,200$15,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$425$450$2,770$3,220$3,320$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6-5-2,580-3,000-3,093-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182008
ModelMacanSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.5 in100.8 in
Length184.3 in178.5 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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