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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $62,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class911911
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $89,500 $100,100
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710
iPod integration 375 375 375 440 440
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055
Navigation system       2,110 2,110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       420 420
Floor mats       140 140
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595
CD changer, in-dash       650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link       695 695
Satellite radio       750 750
Heated front seats       500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel       870 870
Wood trim       890 890
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,990  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 0 0
iPod integration 349 349 349 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597 2,597
Navigation system       1,794 1,794
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       0 0
Floor mats       119 119
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0
CD changer, in-dash       553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link       0 0
Satellite radio       0 0
Heated front seats       425 425
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0
Wood trim       757 757
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,692  
Options (change) 9,335 9,335 7,935 13,815 11,825
Options (change) 8,683 8,683 7,381 7,937 6,245
Destination 825 825 825 950 950
Total Price $41,760 $43,460 $45,660 $104,265 $112,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,880
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class911911
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6345hp H6385hp H6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$41,760$43,460$45,660$104,265$112,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-2,815-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$42,285$44,210$101,450$110,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$8,610

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

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class911911
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,575$3,850$5,215$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$2,815$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-240-179

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-Class911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in92.5 in
Length182.3 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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