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

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

Lowest Total Price: $113,470

Porsche 911 Targa   
Difference: $39,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $147,450 $198,950 $93,500 $106,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 895 895
iPod integration 425 425    
Heated steering wheel   470 250 250
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420
Infotainment Package     3,010 3,010
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090  
Heated front seats     525 525
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,295 3,295
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 0 0
iPod integration 395 395    
Heated steering wheel   437 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0
Infotainment Package     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0  
Heated front seats     0 0
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     -306 -306
Options (change) 1,375 1,845 19,020 16,930
Options (change) 1,279 1,716 3,499 3,499
Destination 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $152,700 $204,670 $113,470 $124,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,482
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12604hp V12345hp H6385hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$152,700$204,670$113,470$124,280
Adjustments for Features-11,110-11,13500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,590$193,535$113,470$124,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,945$0$10,810

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

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Night vision$1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,965$15,990$4,855$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,110$11,135$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,352-10,37000

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-Class911
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in92.5 in
Length205.0 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft34.4 ft3

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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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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