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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: $105,025

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $10,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009200920092009
ModelCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,900 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 775 775 775 775 775
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 890 890 890 890 890
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 950 950      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530 530 530 530 530
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700          
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960 960 960 1,920
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420  
iPod integration   440 440 440 440 440
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710  
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel   870 870 870 870 870
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 757 757 757 757 757
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451 451 451 451 451
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651          
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816 816 816 1,632
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0  
iPod integration   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0  
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   553 553 553 553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692    
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306 -306 -306 -306  
Options (change) 20,025 28,475 26,485 27,525 25,535 17,595
Options (change) 18,624 15,826 14,134 15,826 14,134 11,451
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $115,800 $105,025 $113,635 $117,975 $126,585 $147,245

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,255
Model Year201220092009200920092009
ModelCLS911911911911911
TrimCLS63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$115,800$105,025$113,635$117,975$126,585$147,245
Adjustments for Features-4,53500-2,000-2,000-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,265$105,025$113,635$115,975$124,585$145,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,610$10,950$19,560$40,795

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201220092009200920092009
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     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
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     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$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     
Rear air vents$100     
Residual heat$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300     
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,950$2,415$2,415$4,415$4,415$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,22000-284-238-120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122009
ModelCLS911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in92.5 in
Length194.5 in175.6 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height55.8 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera 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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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