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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: $113,640

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $75,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimAMG S63AMG S65CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $171,400 $241,450 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $160,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,250   3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295  
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 3,700 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500         1,295
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150  
Sport Chrono Package Plus     960 960 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420 420  
Infotainment Package     3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710  
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250 250  
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 615 615 0
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800 800 800
Illuminated door sill trim plates     895 895 895 895 895
Sport suspension (upgrade)     3,040 950      
Carrera S wheels     1,550        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,810 2,810 2,810 2,810  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         2,090    
Traffic information             0
Satellite radio             750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,023   -306 -306 -306 -306  
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 3,441 0 0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465         0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928  
Sport Chrono Package Plus     816 816 816 816  
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package     0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451 451 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0      
Carrera S wheels     1,318        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         0    
Traffic information             0
Satellite radio             0
Options (change) 16,400 13,150 33,690 30,050 31,190 29,100 6,530
Options (change) 15,253 12,230 11,804 10,486 10,486 10,486 0
Destination 995 995 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $188,795 $257,295 $113,640 $122,900 $125,640 $136,450 $168,180

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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: $63,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,009
Model Year2020202020122012201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimAMG S63AMG S65CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine603hp V8621hp V12345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT9T7M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 131590, 26385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$188,795$257,295$113,640$122,900$125,640$136,450$168,180
Adjustments for Features-11,160-16,91000-2,000-2,000-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$177,635$240,385$113,640$122,900$123,640$134,450$165,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,750$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$51,815

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

Model Year2020202020122012201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class911911911911911
TrimAMG S63AMG S65CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo S
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 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
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$100$100$100$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    $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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$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     
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
HD radio$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0     
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge      $75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog lights  $125$125$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     
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     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100     
Heated second row seats $200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150 
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     
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150    $150
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     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    $100
Total Value of Features$16,915$22,665$5,755$5,755$7,755$7,755$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,160$16,910$0$0$2,000$2,000$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-98100-182-168-15

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

Model Year20202012
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.16.9 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 ft34.4 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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera 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%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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