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

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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,245

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $29,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,880

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $21,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820092009
Model911911911911911GLGL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $54,126 $75,609
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360 620    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990     750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 725 725 725 570 570
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690   720  
Leather seating surfaces           2,130  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597      
Xenon HID headlights 927   927        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 1,156 1,156 527    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692     698  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 616 616 616 530 530
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587   670  
Leather seating surfaces           1,981  
Options (change) 18,440 15,360 18,440 15,360 5,015 4,170 570
Options (change) 15,677 13,058 15,677 13,058 4,264 3,879 530
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 875 875
Total Price $92,800 $100,020 $106,300 $113,520 $132,075 $63,245 $82,745
Total Invoice $80,711 $87,110 $92,575 $98,929 $115,437 $58,880 $77,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,788
Model Year2008200820082008200820092009
Model911911911911911GLGL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 1380, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$92,800$100,020$106,300$113,520$132,075$63,245$82,745
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-1,850-4,250-10,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,800$99,895$104,300$111,395$130,225$58,995$72,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$37,425$0$13,345
Total Invoice$80,711$87,110$92,575$98,929$115,437$58,880$77,014
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,742-1,852-1,617-3,957-9,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,711$87,001$90,833$97,077$113,820$54,923$67,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,122$16,366$33,109$0$12,407

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2008200820082008200820092009
Model911911911911911GLGL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125
Power liftgate      $350
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Proximity key      $250
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$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0$0
Hill descent control     $250$250
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rearview camera      $200
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net      $40
Cargo cover     $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear air vents     $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Residual heat     $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$300
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Running boards      $350
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
HD radio      $50
iPod integration      $100
Media drive      $15
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 $600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound    $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Boost gauge    $75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power-folding third row seats     $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,415$8,290$8,415$8,140$10,540$16,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$1,850$4,250$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,742-1,852-1,617-3,957-9,684

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
Model911GL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase92.5 in121.1 in
Length175.6 in200.6 in
Width71.2 in76.0 in
Height51.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.883.3 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 buckets100No
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 Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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 buckets100No
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 Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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 buckets100No
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 Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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 buckets100No
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 Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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