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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: $103,725

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $85,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimAMG S63AMG S65CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $171,400 $241,450 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,250   3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005  
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 3,700 890 890 890 890 890
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385 385 385  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690  
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     725 725 725 725 725
Bluetooth cell phone link     960 960 960 960 960
Xenon HID headlights     1,090   1,090    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990   1,990    
Navigation system     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530 530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990 990 990 990
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650 650
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,023   2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554  
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 3,441 757 757 757 757 757
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465 939 939 939 939 939
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327 327 327  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587 587 587  
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Illuminated door sill trim plates     616 616 616 616 616
Bluetooth cell phone link     816 816 816 816 816
Xenon HID headlights     927   927    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692   1,692    
Navigation system     1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats     425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451 451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842 842 842 842
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553 553
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,040 2,040 2,040 2,040  
Options (change) 16,400 13,150 29,365 26,285 29,365 26,285 16,475
Options (change) 15,253 12,230 24,964 22,345 24,964 22,345 14,005
Destination 995 995 860 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $188,795 $257,295 $103,725 $110,945 $117,225 $124,445 $143,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,182
Model Year2020202020082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimAMG S63AMG S65CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine603hp V8621hp V12325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT9T7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 131590, 26235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$188,795$257,295$103,725$110,945$117,225$124,445$143,535
Adjustments for Features-13,375-19,1250-125-2,000-2,125-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$175,420$238,170$103,725$110,820$115,225$122,320$141,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,750$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$38,060

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

Model Year2020202020082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimAMG S63AMG S65CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700   $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Heated steering wheel $100     
Power door closers$300$300     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Power trunk closer$350$350     
Proximity key$250$250     
Remote app$25$25     
Remote climate control$25$25     
Remote start via app$75$75     
Semi-automated parking system$500$500     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50     
Around view cameras$500$500     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150     
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Night vision $1750     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Pedestrian detection, night $50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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     
Second-row low console$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Fragrance atomizer$200$200     
Heated washer fluid system$50$50     
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50     
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat$50$50     
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0     
Carbon fiber engine cover $0     
Front splitter spoiler$200$200     
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300     
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Laminated rear side windows$100$100     
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof  $900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
HD radio$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
Media drive$15$15     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0     
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Boost gauge      $75
Chronometer$100$100     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights   $125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250     
LED headlights$1000$1000     
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     
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
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 front seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100     
Heated second row seats $200     
Massage, driver seat$100$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100$100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000     
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000      
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50     
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$18,330$24,080$4,955$5,080$6,955$7,080$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,375$19,125$0$125$2,000$2,125$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-1,1090-109-1,738-1,848-1,526

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

Model Year20202008
ModelS-Class911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in92.5 in
Length198.1 in175.6 in
Width74.7 in71.2 in
Height55.6 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,666 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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 washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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, 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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera 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, 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%

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 washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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, 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%

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, 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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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