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

Porsche 911 vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison:
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's price is $99,395 lower than the Porsche 911 Turbo S's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the 911 vs. R-Class Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350, the Porsche 911 Turbo S includes additional features worth $7165. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $7165 adjustment for the Porsche 911 Turbo S's additional features, the Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 is $99,395 less than the Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 99,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 54,846
Model Year20112012
Model911R-Class
TrimTurbo SR350
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine530hp H6210hp V6 D
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers385, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/30-19255/50-19
Total Price166,44559,885
Adjustments for Features-7,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price159,28059,885

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Invoice Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Price Comparison (MSRP): Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

The 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.

Lowest Total Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Difference: 106,560
Model Year20112012
Model911R-Class
TrimTurbo SR350
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price160,70052,690
Traffic information0 
Satellite radio750 
Wood trim890 
Rear wiper360 
Audio controls on steering wheel0 
Voice control for nav and audio595 
Heated steering wheel250225
Heated front seats525750
Illuminated door sill trim plates895600
Obstacle detection, rear530800
Xenon HID headlights 985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,090
Traffic information 0
Satellite radio 0
Wood trim 0
Rear wiper 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0
Heated steering wheel 209
Heated front seats 698
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558
Obstacle detection, rear 744
Xenon HID headlights 916
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069
Panoramic sunroof 1,014
Total options4,7956,320
Total options05,878
Destination950875
Total Price166,44559,885

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20112012
Model911R-Class
TrimTurbo SR350
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Power decklid / liftgate pull-down $50
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake-initiated collision preparation system $100
Ceramic brakes$4000 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Obstacle detection, front $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $100
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring / active trace control$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Dual-zone climate control $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
iPod integration$150 
Off-road navigation system$50 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
SD Card slot $25
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Powertrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts$500 
Launch control$100 
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suede-like headliner$1000 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1500 
Vinyl upholstery $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $400
Total Value of Features$15,980$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-410

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20112012
Model911R-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase92.5 in126.6 in
Length175.6 in203.1 in
Width71.2 in77.1 in
Height51.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		4.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		4.485.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Porsche 911

Price of the Porsche 911: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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

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