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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: $100,575

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $6,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
Model911911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700 $96,300
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 1,140
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950          
Carrera S wheels 1,550            
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 2,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090        
Satellite radio         750 750  
Premium Package 1             3,200
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0 1,060
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0          
Carrera S wheels 1,318            
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,325
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0        
Satellite radio         0 0  
Premium Package 1             2,976
Options (change) 20,625 16,985 18,125 16,035 6,825 4,340 6,840
Options (change) 4,060 2,742 2,742 2,742 1,424 0 6,361
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $100,575 $109,835 $112,575 $123,385 $145,275 $165,990 $106,615

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,888
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
Model911911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,575$109,835$112,575$123,385$145,275$165,990$106,615
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-1,550-7,700-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,575$109,835$110,575$121,385$143,725$158,290$101,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$43,150$57,715$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
Model911911911911911911CLS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0    $0
AWD  $1700$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$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
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Rear side airbags      $300
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags      $350
Temporary spare tire      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
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$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer     $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
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$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,790$2,790$4,790$4,790$4,340$10,490$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,550$7,700$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-66-60-25-44-4,601

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

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