Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison


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For the Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 911 vs. R-Class Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 911 and R-Class will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320's price is $104,240 lower than the Porsche 911 Turbo S's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320 | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 104,240 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 47,872 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 911 | R-Class |
| Trim | Turbo S | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 530hp H6 | 210hp V6 D |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 385, 13 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/30-19 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | 164,935 | 52,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,315 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 156,620 | 52,380 |
Invoice Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Price Comparison (MSRP): Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-ClassThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320 | ||
| Difference: 112,555 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 911 | R-Class |
| Trim | Turbo S | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 160,700 | 42,100 |
| Wood trim | 890 | |
| Rear wiper | 360 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 895 | 550 |
| Heated front seats | 525 | 710 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 365 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | |
| Lighting Package | 910 | |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,200 | |
| CD changer, remote | 450 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,000 | |
| AWD | 2,500 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Rear wiper | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 512 | |
| Heated front seats | 660 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |
| Lighting Package | 846 | |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,046 | |
| CD changer, remote | 418 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 930 | |
| AWD | 2,325 | |
| Total options | 3,285 | 9,405 |
| Total options | 0 | 8,746 |
| Destination | 950 | 875 |
| Total Price | 164,935 | 52,380 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 911 | R-Class |
| Trim | Turbo S | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power decklid / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Ceramic brakes | $4000 | |
| Compact spare tire | $75 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Media drive, large | $100 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts | $500 | |
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $275 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $300 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suede-like headliner | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1500 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | $750 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $400 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,030 | $7,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,315 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -48 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 911 | R-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 126.6 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 203.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 75.7 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 lb. | 4,939 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 60.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 31.5 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.4 | 42.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.4 | 85.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
R350 / R320
| CD changer, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Full Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Alternative wood trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third row seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Porsche 911
| Price of the Porsche 911: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2001 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
expensive to buy but cheap to own and run |
| 2001 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
High in comparison to vehicles with similiar performance capabilities. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Price of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Acquisition cost is high as is service. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Expensive car |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hefty initial retail cost. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
absent discount, car is overpriced |
