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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: $105,570

Porsche 911 Targa   
Difference: $48,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,955

Porsche 911 Targa   
Difference: $52,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $149,700 $201,150 $87,000 $97,300
Base Invoice $139,221 $187,070 $76,038 $85,011
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 725 725
Carbon fiber trim   0 890 890
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385
Xenon HID headlights     1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Floor mats     140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link     960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990  
Navigation system     2,110 2,110
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,005 3,005
CD changer, remote     650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 616 616
Carbon fiber trim   0 757 757
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327
Xenon HID headlights     927  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587
Floor mats     119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link     816 816
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692  
Navigation system     1,794 1,794
Heated front seats     425 425
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,554 2,554
CD changer, remote     553 553
Options (change) 950 950 17,710 14,630
Options (change) 884 884 15,057 12,438
Destination 875 875 860 860
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $154,525 $205,975 $105,570 $112,790
Total Invoice $143,980 $191,829 $91,955 $98,309

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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: $33,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,816
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12604hp V12325hp H6355hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$154,525$205,975$105,570$112,790
Adjustments for Features-15,250-15,0750-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,275$190,900$105,570$112,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,625$0$7,095
Total Invoice$143,980$191,829$91,955$98,309
Adjustments for Features-14,209-14,0400-109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,771$177,789$91,955$98,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$48,018$0$6,245

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

Model Year2010201020082008
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 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Night vision$1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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  
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
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 trim$300   
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  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$20,040$19,865$4,790$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,250$15,075$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,209-14,0400-109

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

Model Year20102008
ModelS-Class911
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in92.5 in
Length206.5 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft34.8 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
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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