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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: $87,320

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $21,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelGL911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,300 $84,300 $98,900
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 895 895
Roof rack crossbars 320    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,420 2,420
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,690 3,690
Roof rack   400 400
Sunroof   1,990 1,990
Wood trim   1,990 1,990
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Obstacle detection, rear   610 610
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Obstacle detection, front   380 380
Rear wiper   360 360
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 298    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Roof rack   0 0
Sunroof   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Rear wiper   306 306
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 1,145 23,490 21,400
Options (change) 1,065 306 306
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $87,320 $108,740 $121,250

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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 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,767
Model Year201220132013
ModelGL911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionT7M7M7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$87,320$108,740$121,250
Adjustments for Features-7,7900-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,530$108,740$120,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,110

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201220132013
ModelGL911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed manual $300$300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
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, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $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$11,455$3,665$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,790$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2500-4

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122013
ModelGL911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in96.5 in
Length200.6 in176.8 in
Width76.0 in71.2 in
Height72.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,043 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 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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