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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,645

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $47,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)911911
TrimE350E550TargaTarga S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $93,500 $106,400
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 710 710
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 895 895
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 780 780 980 980
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Infotainment Package     3,010 3,010
Comfort Package     1,750 1,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
CD changer, in-dash     650 650
Steering-linked headlights     690 690
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800
Wood trim     890 890
Heated steering wheel     250 250
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 725 725 0 0
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Infotainment Package     0 0
Comfort Package     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0  
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0
Steering-linked headlights     0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0
Wood trim     757 757
Heated steering wheel     0 0
Options (change) 9,970 9,970 13,840 11,750
Options (change) 9,272 9,272 1,208 1,208
Destination 875 875 950 950
Total Price $60,645 $67,435 $108,290 $119,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,316
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)911911
TrimE350E550TargaTarga S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6402hp V8345hp H6385hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$60,645$67,435$108,290$119,100
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,46000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,585$65,975$108,290$119,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,390$0$10,810

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)911911
TrimE350E550TargaTarga S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,825$4,365$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,460$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-987-1,35900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in92.5 in
Length185.0 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height55.0 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

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