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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: $112,690

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $40,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimS600S65 AMGCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $147,450 $198,950 $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700
iPod integration 425 425          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950          
Heated steering wheel   470 270 270 270 270 270
Bose 555W 12 speakers     2,120 2,120 2,120    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Premium Package Plus     2,330 2,330 4,470 2,130 1,860
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825   1,145  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,490 3,490 3,850    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,980 890 890    
Sunroof     1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Wood trim     1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Rearview camera     655 655 655    
Obstacle detection, front     380 380 380    
Obstacle detection, rear     610 610 610    
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Body kit     750 750 750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         585    
CD changer, in-dash           750 750
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
iPod integration 395 395          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884          
Heated steering wheel   437 0 0 0 0 0
Bose 555W 12 speakers     0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0   0  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0    
Sunroof     0 0 0   0
Wood trim     0 0   0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front     0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0 0
Body kit     0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0    
CD changer, in-dash           0 0
Interior ambient lighting           0 0
Options (change) 1,375 1,845 27,395 25,305 21,805 12,225 10,490
Options (change) 1,279 1,716 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $152,700 $204,670 $112,690 $125,200 $137,000 $164,320 $194,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,649
Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimS600S65 AMGCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12604hp V12350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$152,700$204,670$112,690$125,200$137,000$164,320$194,185
Adjustments for Features-10,410-10,4350-400-1,750-5,575-11,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,290$194,235$112,690$124,800$135,250$158,745$182,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,945$0$12,110$22,560$46,055$69,670

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

Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimS600S65 AMGCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250     
Power door closers$300$300     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Power trunk closer$350$350     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Night vision$1750$1750     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo net$40$40     
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active rear spoiler     $300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25  
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  $100 $100
Digital instruments$0$0     
Fog lights$125$125     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100     
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance meter    $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
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 w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$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$75$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50     
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,415$15,440$5,005$5,405$6,755$10,580$16,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,410$10,435$0$400$1,750$5,575$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,700-9,7180-3-13-34-61

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

Model Year20092015
ModelS-Class911
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in96.5 in
Length205.0 in176.8 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested222589%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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