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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: $100,575

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $7,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelCLS911911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $97,950 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700
Premium Package 1 3,250            
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 530 530 530 530 530 530
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   3,040 950        
Carrera S wheels   1,550          
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800 800
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525 525 525
Steering-linked headlights   690 690 690 690 690  
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090      
Traffic information           0 0
Satellite radio           750 750
Synthetic suede steering wheel             1,295
Premium Package 1 3,022            
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 451 451 451 451 451 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597    
Infotainment Package   0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306 -306 -306 -306    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0        
Carrera S wheels   1,318          
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights   0 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0      
Traffic information           0 0
Satellite radio           0 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel             0
Options (change) 6,960 20,625 16,985 18,125 16,035 5,680 5,635
Options (change) 6,473 4,060 2,742 2,742 2,742 451 0
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $108,385 $100,575 $109,835 $112,575 $123,385 $144,130 $167,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,465
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelCLS911911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$108,385$100,575$109,835$112,575$123,385$144,130$167,285
Adjustments for Features-5,01000-2,000-2,000-1,175-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,375$100,575$109,835$110,575$121,385$142,955$159,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$42,380$58,985

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelCLS911911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$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$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      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150      
Rear side airbags$300      
Rollover sensor$50      
Side curtain airbags$350      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
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$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
HD radio$50      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer$100     $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25      
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50      
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150 
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 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      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000      
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     $100
Total Value of Features$7,975$2,965$2,965$4,965$4,965$4,140$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,175$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,67100-66-60-11-44

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
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 buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera 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, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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, 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 buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
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, 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 buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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