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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: $133,485

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $94,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelSL911911
TrimSL65 AMGCarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $215,250 $96,200 $110,800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 1,250 1,250
Wood trim 0 1,990 1,990
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,520 8,520
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,490 2,490
7-speed automated manual   4,080 4,080
Satellite radio   750 750
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,275 1,275
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,490 3,490
Rearview camera   655 655
Obstacle detection, front   380 380
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
HD radio   370 370
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
7-speed automated manual   3,468 3,468
Satellite radio   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Rearview camera   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
HD radio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 10,540 36,290 32,710
Options (change) 9,803 3,468 3,468
Destination 925 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $228,015 $133,485 $144,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $193,685
Model Year201520162016
ModelSL911911
TrimSL65 AMGCarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine621hp V12350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 12235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$228,015$133,485$144,505
Adjustments for Features-15,11000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$212,905$133,485$144,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,020

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201520162016
ModelSL911911
TrimSL65 AMGCarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Wind blocker $300$300
Wind blocker, power small$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Night vision$1750  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel$2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
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 headliner$1000  
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 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
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  
Total Value of Features$22,500$7,390$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,110$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,06300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20152016
ModelSL911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in96.5 in
Length181.8 in176.8 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height51.8 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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