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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: $22,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,300 $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600          
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270 270 270 270
Roof rack crossbars 320          
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,120 2,120 2,120    
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330 4,470 2,130 1,860
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,490 3,490 3,850    
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275
Sunroof   1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Wood trim   1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Rearview camera   655 655 655    
Obstacle detection, front   380 380 380    
Obstacle detection, rear   610 610 610    
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165 0 0
Rear wiper   360 360 360 360 360
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090        
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       585    
CD changer, in-dash         750 750
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558          
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 298          
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0    
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof   0 0 0   0
Wood trim   0 0   0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper   306 306 306 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0        
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0    
CD changer, in-dash         0 0
Interior ambient lighting         0 0
Options (change) 1,145 24,025 21,935 18,435 8,600 8,010
Options (change) 1,065 306 306 306 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $87,320 $109,320 $121,830 $133,630 $160,695 $191,705

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,411
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelGL911911911911911
TrimGL550CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionT7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$87,320$109,320$121,830$133,630$160,695$191,705
Adjustments for Features-7,4400-400-1,750-5,175-11,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,880$109,320$121,430$131,880$155,520$179,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,110$22,560$46,200$70,560

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201220152015201520152015
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     
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     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300     
Rollover sensor$50     
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
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 rear spoiler    $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 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
iPod integration$100     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass$0     
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
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     
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     
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,680$5,240$5,640$6,990$10,415$17,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,440$0$400$1,750$5,175$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9240-4-17-32-61

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122015
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
App support0No
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
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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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 Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%
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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
App support0No
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
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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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 Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%
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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

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
App support0No
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?
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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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