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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: $105,025

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $7,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092012
Model911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $94,900
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420    
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960 1,920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870 870  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 775 775 775 775 850
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950       2,030
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 12,625
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0    
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816 1,632  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553 553 553 553 553  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 791
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0       1,888
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514 11,741
Options (change) 28,475 26,485 27,525 25,535 17,595 16,475
Options (change) 15,826 14,134 15,826 14,134 11,451 15,322
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $105,025 $113,635 $117,975 $126,585 $147,245 $112,250

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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: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,046
Model Year200920092009200920092012
Model911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$105,025$113,635$117,975$126,585$147,245$112,250
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-1,425-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,025$113,635$115,975$124,585$145,820$107,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$10,950$19,560$40,795$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920092009200920092012
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
Semi-automated parking system     $500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $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
Rear air vents     $100
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75 
Compass     $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,415$4,415$4,415$3,840$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,425$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments00-284-238-120-4,127

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092012
Model911CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in113.2 in
Length175.6 in194.5 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height51.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera 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 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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 Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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