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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: $87,000

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,300 $77,800 $88,800 $92,100 $103,100 $132,800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 775 775 775 775 775
Heated steering wheel 225 210 210 210 210 210
iPod integration   440 440 440 440 440
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295  
Wood trim   890 890 890 890 890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800
Heated front seats   510 510 510 510 510
Steering-linked headlights   690 690 690 690 690
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 0
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530
Rear wiper   360 360 360 360 360
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990    
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration   0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306 -306 -306 -306  
Wood trim   757 757 757 757 757
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 425 0
Steering-linked headlights   0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451
Rear wiper   306 306 306 306 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692    
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   553 553 553 553 553
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0  
Options (change) 825 20,230 18,240 20,230 18,240 8,035
Options (change) 767 7,963 6,271 7,963 6,696 1,880
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $87,000 $98,980 $107,990 $113,280 $122,290 $141,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,087
Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$87,000$98,980$107,990$113,280$122,290$141,785
Adjustments for Features-9,76500-2,300-2,300-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,235$98,980$107,990$110,980$119,990$140,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,010$12,000$21,010$41,080

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700  $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key$250     
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     
Blind spot warning system$200     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125     
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Residual heat$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400 
Running boards$350     
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200     
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$13,955$4,190$4,190$6,490$6,490$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,765$0$0$2,300$2,300$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,08800-181-144-34

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122010
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 Weight5,347 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
Porsche 911 Carrera

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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