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

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

Lowest Total Price: $59,100

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $40,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,026

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $31,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelR-Class911911
TrimR350TargaTarga S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $87,000 $97,300
Base Invoice $49,002 $76,038 $85,011
Xenon HID headlights 985 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530 530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 1,360 1,360
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Power front seats   1,550 1,550
Floor mats   140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link   960 960
Navigation system   2,110 2,110
Rear wiper   360 360
Wood trim   890 890
CD changer, remote   650 650
Xenon HID headlights 916 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 587 587
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 616 616
Heated front seats 698 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear 744 451 451
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 1,156 1,156
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Power front seats   1,318 1,318
Floor mats   119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link   816 816
Navigation system   1,794 1,794
Rear wiper   306 306
Wood trim   757 757
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 5,535 11,555 10,465
Options (change) 5,149 9,825 8,898
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $59,100 $99,415 $108,625
Total Invoice $55,026 $86,723 $94,769

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,094
Model Year201220082008
ModelR-Class911911
TrimR350TargaTarga S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6325hp H6355hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$59,100$99,415$108,625
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,525$99,415$108,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,585
Total Invoice$55,026$86,723$94,769
Adjustments for Features-2,3970-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,629$86,723$94,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,501

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

Model Year201220082008
ModelR-Class911911
TrimR350TargaTarga S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,705$5,130$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3970-545

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-Class911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in92.5 in
Length203.1 in175.6 in
Width77.1 in71.2 in
Height65.4 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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