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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: $91,545

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $5,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011201120112011
ModelM-Class911911911911911911911
TrimML63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $90,100 $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 895 895 895 895 480 895 895
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420 420    
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710    
Rear wiper   360 360 360 360 360 360 360
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 365 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights   690 690 690 690 690 690  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Wood trim   890 890 890 890   890 890
Sport suspension (upgrade)   3,040 950     950    
Carrera S wheels   1,550            
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090        
PCM           2,110    
Traffic information           0 0 0
Satellite radio           750 750 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306 306 306 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights   0 0 0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   757 757 757 757   757 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0     0    
Carrera S wheels   1,318            
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0        
PCM           0    
Traffic information           0 0 0
Satellite radio           0 0 0
Options (change) 570 18,335 14,695 15,835 13,745 12,190 7,830 5,345
Options (change) 530 5,429 4,111 4,111 4,111 0 2,181 0
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $91,545 $97,085 $106,145 $108,885 $119,495 $116,240 $144,280 $166,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,374
Model Year20092011201120112011201120112011
ModelM-Class911911911911911911911
TrimML63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine503hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$91,545$97,085$106,145$108,885$119,495$116,240$144,280$166,995
Adjustments for Features-7,440-50-50-6,850-2,0500-2,625-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,105$97,035$106,095$102,035$117,445$116,240$141,655$158,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,060$5,000$20,410$19,205$44,620$61,185

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

Model Year20092011201120112011201120112011
ModelM-Class911911911911911911911
TrimML63 AMGCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200       
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100       
Power liftgate$350       
Power rear side windows$200       
Proximity key$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350       
Wind blocker   $300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0       
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Hill descent control$250       
Obstacle detection, front$150       
Rear side airbags$300       
Rearview camera$200       
Rollover sensor$50       
Side curtain airbags$350       
Temporary spare tire$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Trailer sway control$25       
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40       
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50       
Cargo cover$75       
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150       
Roof rails$250       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100       
Dual-zone climate control$125       
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250       
Residual heat$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bodyside moldings$75       
Deep-tinted rear windows$275       
Larger rear spoiler      $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200   
Power convertible top   $4000    
Rear bumper protector$40       
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400  
Running boards$350       
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75       
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0       
HD radio$50       
iPod integration$100       
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25       
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge      $75$75
Chronometer$100      $100
Compass$0       
Cornering lights$50       
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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       
Memory system, passenger seat$150       
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100       
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100       
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0       
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000       
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      $100
Total Value of Features$11,205$3,815$3,815$10,615$5,815$3,765$6,390$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,440$50$50$6,850$2,050$0$2,625$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,924-3-2-318-870-57-50

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

Model Year20092011
ModelM-Class911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in92.5 in
Length188.5 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height70.1 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 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
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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 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 Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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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