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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: $87,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $35,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelC-Class911911
TrimAMG C63 STargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $73,250 $93,500 $106,400
designo Package 550    
Multimedia Package 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 1,140 1,140
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 2,810 2,810
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,450    
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090  
Heated front seats   525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   895 895
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,295 3,295
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150 8,150
designo Package 512    
Multimedia Package 2,502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,069    
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Heated front seats   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306 -306
Ceramic brake rotors   6,928 6,928
Options (change) 13,440 29,070 26,980
Options (change) 12,500 10,035 10,035
Destination 925 950 950
Total Price $87,615 $123,520 $134,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,669
Model Year201620122012
ModelC-Class911911
TrimAMG C63 STargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine503hp V8345hp H6385hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$87,615$123,520$134,330
Adjustments for Features-96000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,655$123,520$134,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,810

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelC-Class911911
TrimAMG C63 STargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Ceramic brake rotors $4000$4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,100$10,140$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-89400

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-Class911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in92.5 in
Length184.5 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.8 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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