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

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

Lowest Total Price: $91,990

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $15,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
Model911911E-Class
TrimTargaTarga SE55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,500 $106,400 $81,800
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420  
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Wood trim 890 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Lighting Package     990
Premium Package     3,650
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Panoramic sunroof     550
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Lighting Package     921
Premium Package     3,395
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Panoramic sunroof     512
Options (change) 13,295 11,205 7,715
Options (change) 3,805 3,805 7,176
Destination 950 950 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $107,745 $118,555 $91,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,831
Model Year201220122006
Model911911E-Class
TrimTargaTarga SE55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$107,745$118,555$91,990
Adjustments for Features00-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,745$118,555$89,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,810$0

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

Model Year201220122006
Model911911E-Class
TrimTargaTarga SE55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,155$4,155$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,139

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

Model Year20122006
Model911E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in112.4 in
Length175.6 in189.7 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height51.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft315.9 ft3

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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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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