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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: $86,470

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $23,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,479

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $17,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,450 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $78,539 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600          
Heated steering wheel 225 470 470   0 0
Roof rack crossbars 320          
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Rear wiper   360 360 360 360 360
Wood trim   1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Sunroof   1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,490 3,490 3,850    
Premium Package Plus   3,970 3,970 4,570    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       615 840 840
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Proximity key         1,090 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558          
Heated steering wheel 209 400 400   0 0
Roof rack crossbars 298          
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,251 3,251      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Blind spot warning system   723 723 723 723 723
Power-folding mirrors   272 272 0 272 0
Rear wiper   306 306 306 306 306
Wood trim   1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Sunroof   1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,084 1,084 1,084 1,084 1,084
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,967 2,967 3,273    
Premium Package Plus   3,375 3,375 3,884    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       523 714 714
Interior ambient lighting         434 434
Proximity key         927 927
Options (change) 1,145 19,650 19,650 15,090 7,635 7,315
Options (change) 1,065 16,706 16,706 12,829 6,492 6,220
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $86,470 $110,100 $124,100 $135,140 $167,885 $196,465
Total Invoice $80,479 $98,216 $110,816 $120,979 $150,822 $176,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,289
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$86,470$110,100$124,100$135,140$167,885$196,465
Adjustments for Features-5,9650-400-1,200-5,800-10,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,505$110,100$123,700$133,940$162,085$185,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,600$23,840$51,985$75,465
Total Invoice$80,479$98,216$110,816$120,979$150,822$176,560
Adjustments for Features-5,5520-357-1,074-5,211-9,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,927$98,216$110,459$119,905$145,611$166,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,243$21,689$47,395$68,548

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power rear side windows$200     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
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
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300     
Rollover sensor$50     
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Rear bumper protector$40     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Running boards$350     
Skid plates$150     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0     
Fog lights$125     
LED headlights $1000$1000 $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat$150     
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,430$7,465$7,865$8,665$13,265$18,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0$400$1,200$5,800$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5520-357-1,074-5,211-9,796

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112017
ModelGL911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in96.5 in
Length200.6 in177.1 in
Width76.0 in71.2 in
Height72.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 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 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested257577%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested257577%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested222589%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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