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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $106,645 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | |||||||
| Difference: $2,375 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Carrera | Carrera S | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $90,100 | $103,000 | $149,000 | $172,100 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,010 | 3,010 | |||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 1,145 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 420 | 420 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 0 | 0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,295 | 3,295 | |||||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 1,295 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | 973 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | -306 | 2,554 | |||||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 1,870 | 1,870 | 700 | 17,970 | 15,880 | 6,670 | 5,480 |
| Options (change) | 1,739 | 1,739 | 651 | 3,499 | 6,359 | 2,181 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $106,645 | $144,395 | $202,925 | $109,020 | $119,830 | $156,620 | $178,530 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,660 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,640 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Carrera | Carrera S | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 500hp H6 | 530hp H6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $106,645 | $144,395 | $202,925 | $109,020 | $119,830 | $156,620 | $178,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,285 | -8,635 | -9,685 | 0 | 0 | -1,875 | -8,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $99,360 | $135,760 | $193,240 | $109,020 | $119,830 | $154,745 | $170,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 | $0 | $10,810 | $45,725 | $61,485 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Carrera | Carrera S | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wind blocker | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ceramic brake rotors | $4000 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | ||||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $14,150 | $15,500 | $16,550 | $6,865 | $6,865 | $8,740 | $14,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,285 | $8,635 | $9,685 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $8,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,785 | -8,045 | -9,019 | 0 | 0 | -37 | -43 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | 911 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 92.5 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 51.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 25% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 25% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
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