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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: $99,100

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $13,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelM-Class911911
TrimML63 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,990 $93,500 $106,400
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920    
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960
Comfort Package   1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090  
Rear wiper   360 360
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Steering-linked headlights   690 690
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Wood trim   890 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates   895 895
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786    
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Infotainment Package   0 0
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816
Comfort Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Rear wiper   306 306
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Steering-linked headlights   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Wood trim   757 757
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Options (change) 3,235 18,450 16,360
Options (change) 3,009 2,330 2,330
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $99,100 $112,900 $123,710

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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 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,928
Model Year201220122012
ModelM-Class911911
TrimML63 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8345hp H6385hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$99,100$112,900$123,710
Adjustments for Features-7,54000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,560$112,900$123,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,810

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelM-Class911911
TrimML63 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,805$3,265$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,540$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,01700

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-Class911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in92.5 in
Length189.1 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height70.7 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

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