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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $135,695

Porsche 911 Carrera S   
Difference: $69,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelSL911911
TrimSL65 AMGCarrera SCarrera GTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $198,750 $110,800 $126,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Wood trim 0 1,990  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,120 2,120
7-speed automated manual   4,080 4,840
Premium Package Plus   2,330 4,470
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,490 2,490
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,275 1,275
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,490 3,850
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 0
Obstacle detection, front   380 380
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Body kit     750
Cooled or ventilated front seats     585
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Wood trim 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0
7-speed automated manual   3,468 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Body kit     0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0
Options (change) 3,000 23,900 22,065
Options (change) 2,790 3,468 0
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $205,225 $135,695 $149,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $184,823
Model Year201120162016
ModelSL911911
TrimSL65 AMGCarrera SCarrera GTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine604hp V12400hp H6430hp H6
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$205,225$135,695$149,160
Adjustments for Features-5,6850-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$199,540$135,695$147,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,115

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201120162016
ModelSL911911
TrimSL65 AMGCarrera SCarrera GTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer$350  
Wind blocker $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$15,725$10,040$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,685$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2940-9

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112016
ModelSL911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in96.5 in
Length180.4 in176.8 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height51.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested222589%
Total Not Requested27511%

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