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

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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $65,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model911911C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTargaTarga SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,500 $106,400 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055      
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650      
Heated front seats 525 525      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
Wood trim 890 890      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090        
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration     375 375 375
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597      
Infotainment Package 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 660 660 660
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0      
Wood trim 757 757      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0        
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930
iPod integration     349 349 349
Options (change) 12,560 10,470 9,335 9,335 7,935
Options (change) 3,354 3,354 8,683 8,683 7,381
Destination 950 950 825 825 825
Total Price $107,010 $117,820 $41,760 $43,460 $45,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,713
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model911911C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTargaTarga SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$107,010$117,820$41,760$43,460$45,660
Adjustments for Features-3,015-3,0150-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,995$114,805$41,760$42,285$44,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,810$0$525$2,450

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

Model Year20122012200820082008
Model911911C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTargaTarga SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
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   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,265$2,250$3,425$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$3,015$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-121-1100-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20122008
Model911C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in108.7 in
Length175.6 in182.3 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height51.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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