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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: $92,450

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,414

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $14,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $93,550 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $87,002 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Premium Package 2 4,035          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 530 530 530 530 530
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
Bluetooth cell phone link   960 960 960 960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990    
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim   890 890 890 890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990 990 990 990
Synthetic suede steering wheel   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005  
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650
Premium Package 2 3,753          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 451 451 451 451 451
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
Bluetooth cell phone link   816 816 816 816 816
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692    
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425
Wood trim   757 757 757 757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842 842 842 842
Synthetic suede steering wheel   939 939 939 939 939
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554  
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553 553
Options (change) 5,155 18,090 15,010 18,090 15,010 6,910
Options (change) 4,795 15,380 12,761 15,380 12,761 5,875
Destination 875 860 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $102,180 $92,450 $99,670 $105,950 $113,170 $133,970
Total Invoice $95,272 $80,414 $86,813 $92,278 $98,632 $117,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,811
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$102,180$92,450$99,670$105,950$113,170$133,970
Adjustments for Features-6,4850-125-2,000-2,125-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,695$92,450$99,545$103,950$111,045$131,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$39,270
Total Invoice$95,272$80,414$86,813$92,278$98,632$117,048
Adjustments for Features-6,0470-109-1,742-1,852-1,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,225$80,414$86,704$90,536$96,780$115,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,290$10,122$16,366$34,668

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Power trunk closer$350     
Proximity key$250     
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Second-row low console$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125     
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125     
Residual heat$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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer$100     
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$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 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     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$9,050$2,565$2,690$4,565$4,690$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,485$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0470-109-1,742-1,852-1,966

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested127550%

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%
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%
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%
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%
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

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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