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

Porsche 911 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison:
Porsche 911 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison:

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For the Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 911 vs. S-Class Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 911 and S-Class will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Porsche 911 Targa S's price is $3,980 lower than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the 911 vs. S-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 Porsche 911 Targa S, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG includes additional features worth $6275. 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 $6275 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG's additional features, the Porsche 911 Targa S is $3,980 less than the Porsche 911 Targa S.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 130,272
Model Year20112012
Model911S-Class
TrimTarga SS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine430hp H6563hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers385, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/30-19x-
Total Price143,660153,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price143,660147,640

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

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: Porsche 911 Targa S
Difference: 10,255
Model Year20112012
Model911S-Class
TrimTarga SS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price104,800139,300
Infotainment Package3,010 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror420 
Adaptive Sports Seats3,055 
7-speed automated manual4,080 
Metallic paint (extra cost)710 
Heated front seats525 
CD changer, in-dash650 
Voice control for nav and audio595 
Audio controls on steering wheel615 
Obstacle detection, rear530 
Cooled front seats800 
Steering-linked headlights690 
Illuminated door sill trim plates8951,350
Carbon fiber trim1,1403,000
3.8L H616,900 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather3,295 
AMG Performance Package 7,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090
Infotainment Package 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0
7-speed automated manual 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0
Heated front seats 0
CD changer, in-dash 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0
Obstacle detection, rear 0
Cooled front seats 0
Steering-linked headlights 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256
Carbon fiber trim 2,790
3.8L H6 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0
AMG Performance Package 6,789
Panoramic sunroof 1,014
Total options37,91012,740
Total options6,21011,849
Destination950875
Gas Tax01,000
Total Price143,660153,915

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

Model Year20112012
Model911S-Class
TrimTarga SS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power decklid $350
Power door closers $200
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake-initiated collision preparation system $100
Compact spare tire $75
Driver drowsiness monitor $250
Obstacle detection, front $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring / active trace control $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Aux input$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
HD radio $100
Media drive, large$100 
Off-road navigation system$50 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Laminated side glass $300
Retractable rear spoiler$500 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $25
Cornering lights $25
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Powertrain 
Automatic start / stop $300
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1500 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4250
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,365$13,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,841

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

Model Year20112012
Model911S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase92.5 in124.6 in
Length175.6 in206.5 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height51.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Targa S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system50No
Media hard drive100No
iPod integration150Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
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 buckets100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
S63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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 S-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very expensive
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Expensive
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The S Class is somewhat overpriced.
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is expensive but for me it was worth it-I will have the car a long time.
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 very expensive

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