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

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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $95,680

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092008
Model911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $93,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440 425
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 510
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 1,120
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255  
6-speed manual         0  
Premium Package 2           4,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0 395
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757  
CD changer, in-dash 553 553 553 553 553  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 474
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 1,042
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0  
6-speed manual         0  
Premium Package 2           3,753
Options (change) 19,130 17,140 19,130 17,140 7,390 6,090
Options (change) 8,082 6,390 8,082 6,390 3,278 5,664
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $95,680 $104,290 $109,580 $118,190 $137,040 $103,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,874
Model Year200920092009200920092008
Model911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,680$104,290$109,580$118,190$137,040$103,115
Adjustments for Features00-2,300-2,300-1,975-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,680$104,290$107,280$115,890$135,065$97,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$11,600$20,210$39,385$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920092009200920092008
Model911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key     $250
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags     $350
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75 
Chronometer     $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,630$2,630$4,930$4,930$4,605$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,300$2,300$1,975$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-190-143-61-5,100

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092008
Model911CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in112.4 in
Length175.6 in193.0 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height51.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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