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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,545

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $18,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,613

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $11,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelCLSCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220          
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats 690   500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 530 530 530 530 530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360 620
CD changer, in-dash 430 430          
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385 385 385  
Xenon HID headlights     1,090   1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690  
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990   1,990    
Wood trim     890 890 890 890 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005  
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650 650
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135          
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats 642   425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 451 451 451 451 451
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828   1,156 1,156 1,156 1,156 527
CD changer, in-dash 400 400          
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327 327 327  
Xenon HID headlights     927   927    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587 587 587  
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692   1,692    
Wood trim     757 757 757 757 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554  
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553 553
Options (change) 5,570 3,990 16,395 13,315 16,395 13,315 4,475
Options (change) 5,181 3,711 13,939 11,320 13,939 11,320 3,805
Destination 775 775 860 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $72,545 $93,065 $90,755 $97,975 $104,255 $111,475 $131,535
Total Invoice $67,613 $86,724 $78,973 $85,372 $90,837 $97,191 $114,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,631
Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelCLSCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V8469hp V8325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$72,545$93,065$90,755$97,975$104,255$111,475$131,535
Adjustments for Features-3,510-4,4600-125-2,000-2,125-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,035$88,605$90,755$97,850$102,255$109,350$129,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$38,530
Total Invoice$67,613$86,724$78,973$85,372$90,837$97,191$114,978
Adjustments for Features-3,271-4,1560-109-1,743-1,853-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,342$82,568$78,973$85,263$89,094$95,338$113,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$0$6,290$10,121$16,365$34,038

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelCLSCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Residual heat$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Boost gauge      $75
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Massage, driver seat $100     
Massage, passenger seat $100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$6,850$7,800$3,340$3,465$5,340$5,465$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$4,460$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,271-4,1560-109-1,743-1,853-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20062008
ModelCLS911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in92.5 in
Length193.0 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height54.7 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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