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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,665

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $39,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-Class911911911911911
TrimML350ML500CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700
Sunroof 1,390 1,290          
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080          
Lighting Package 890 890          
Premium Package 6,150 3,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710 710 710  
Satellite radio 500 500 750 750 750 750 750
Heated front seats 690   500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530 530 530 530
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650
Navigation system     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Rear wiper     360 360 360 360 0
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690  
Wood trim     890 890 890 890 890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 255
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190  
7-speed automated manual     4,080 4,080 4,080 4,080  
6-speed manual             0
Sunroof 1,293 1,200          
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004          
Lighting Package 828 828          
Premium Package 5,720 3,488          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 465 465 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 642   425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 451 451 451 451 451
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
CD changer, in-dash     553 553 553 553 553
Navigation system     1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Rear wiper     306 306 306 306 0
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0  
Wood trim     757 757 757 757 757
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
7-speed automated manual     3,468 3,468 3,468 3,468  
6-speed manual             0
Options (change) 12,140 8,950 15,735 15,735 15,735 15,735 4,860
Options (change) 11,292 8,325 10,470 10,470 10,470 10,470 3,278
Destination 775 775 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $52,665 $58,225 $92,285 $102,885 $106,185 $116,785 $134,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,329
Model Year2006200620092009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-Class911911911911911
TrimML350ML500CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT7T7S7S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$52,665$58,225$92,285$102,885$106,185$116,785$134,510
Adjustments for Features-3,820-3,8450-500-2,300-2,800-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$54,380$92,285$102,385$103,885$113,985$131,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$39,700

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2006200620092009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-Class911911911911911
TrimML350ML500CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0$0   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat$50$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$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player$125$125     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Boost gauge      $75
Cornering lights$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,600$7,625$3,780$4,280$6,080$6,580$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$3,845$0$500$2,300$2,800$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,557-3,5800-55-247-274-79

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20062009
ModelM-Class911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in92.5 in
Length188.5 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height69.8 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested137535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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 buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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 buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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 buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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 buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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