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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,620

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $29,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelGLGL911911911911911911911
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Leather seating surfaces 2,100                
Premium II Package 8,600                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   710 710 710 710 710    
Voice control for nav and audio 510   595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550 895 895 895 895 480 895 895
iPod integration 375 375              
Heated steering wheel   0 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255    
Infotainment Package     3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420 420 420    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     980 980 980 980   365 365
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Wood trim     890 890 890 890   890 890
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690 690 690  
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Rear wiper     360 360 360 360 360 360 360
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090   2,090        
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650 650  
PCM             2,110    
Upholstered instrument panel             3,655    
Audio controls on steering wheel             365    
Satellite radio             750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,953                
Premium II Package 7,998                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 474   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration 349 349              
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0    
Infotainment Package     0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     -306 -306 -306 -306      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0 0   0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     757 757 757 757   757 0
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Rear wiper     306 306 306 306 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0   0        
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0 0  
PCM             0    
Upholstered instrument panel             0    
Audio controls on steering wheel             0    
Satellite radio             0 0 0
Options (change) 12,845 925 18,945 16,855 18,945 16,855 14,345 6,500 5,160
Options (change) 11,946 861 3,805 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 1,208 0
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $69,620 $79,175 $98,895 $109,705 $113,395 $124,205 $118,395 $144,950 $166,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,740
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelGLGL911911911911911911911
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$69,620$79,175$98,895$109,705$113,395$124,205$118,395$144,950$166,810
Adjustments for Features-7,700-9,775-775-775-3,075-3,0750-2,225-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,920$69,400$98,120$108,930$110,320$121,130$118,395$142,725$158,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,480$0$10,810$12,200$23,010$20,275$44,605$59,915

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelGLGL911911911911911911911
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200       
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  $0  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125       
Power liftgate$350$350       
Power rear side windows$200$200       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$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       
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
Hill descent control$250$250       
Obstacle detection, front$150$150       
Rear side airbags$300$300       
Rearview camera$200$200       
Rollover sensor$50$50       
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500       
Temporary spare tire$150$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based        $100
Trailer sway control$25$25       
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40       
Cargo cover$75$75       
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150       
Roof rack $300       
Roof rails$250        
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125       
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250       
Rear HVAC unit$400$400       
Residual heat$50$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)        $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75       
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275       
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300       
Larger rear spoiler       $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40       
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400  
Running boards $350       
Skid plates $150       
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75       
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200       
CD player$125$125       
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100       
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25       
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200       
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25       
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge       $75$75
Chronometer        $100
Compass$0$0       
Cornering lights$50$50       
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50       
Heated second row seats $200       
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75       
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150       
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100       
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100       
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000       
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000       
Electronic systems calibration selector        $200
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100      $100
Total Value of Features$13,030$15,105$6,105$6,105$8,405$8,405$5,330$7,555$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,700$9,775$775$775$3,075$3,075$0$2,225$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,168-9,098-37-34-129-1180-33-50

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082012
ModelGL911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in92.5 in
Length200.6 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in71.2 in
Height72.4 in51.6 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested342560%
Total Not Requested226540%

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, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 buckets100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 buckets100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 buckets100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 buckets100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

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

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