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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: $48,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $158,050 $209,000 $93,500 $106,400
Carbon fiber trim   0 1,140 1,140
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates     895 895
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,295 3,295
Carbon fiber trim   0 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     -306 -306
Options (change) 0 0 19,020 16,930
Options (change) 0 0 2,742 2,742
Destination 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $161,525 $211,975 $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: $34,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133,952
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911
TrimS600S65 AMGTargaTarga S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12621hp V12345hp H6385hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 151200, 15385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-20235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$161,525$211,975$113,470$124,280
Adjustments for Features-13,760-13,66000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,765$198,315$113,470$124,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$50,550$0$10,810

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

Model Year2011201120122012
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 collision prevention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
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  
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
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  
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
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 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$18,690$18,590$4,930$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,760$13,660$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,818-12,71700

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

Model Year20112012
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.16.9 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 ft34.4 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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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