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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: $85,925

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082011
Model911911911911911GL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $84,450
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $78,539
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 725 725 725 600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360 620  
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    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327    
Xenon HID headlights 927   927      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 616 616 616 558
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 1,156 1,156 527  
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    
Options (change) 18,440 15,360 18,440 15,360 5,015 600
Options (change) 15,677 13,058 15,677 13,058 4,264 558
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 875
Total Price $92,800 $100,020 $106,300 $113,520 $132,075 $85,925
Total Invoice $80,711 $87,110 $92,575 $98,929 $115,437 $79,972

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,098
Model Year200820082008200820082011
Model911911911911911GL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$92,800$100,020$106,300$113,520$132,075$85,925
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-1,850-11,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,800$99,895$104,300$111,395$130,225$74,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$37,425$0
Total Invoice$80,711$87,110$92,575$98,929$115,437$79,972
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,742-1,852-1,617-10,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,711$87,001$90,833$97,077$113,820$69,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,122$16,366$33,109$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820082008200820082011
Model911911911911911GL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key     $250
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
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat     $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
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector     $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Running boards     $350
Skid plates     $150
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
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
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Boost gauge    $75 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,440$6,315$6,440$6,165$15,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$1,850$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,742-1,852-1,617-10,359

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082011
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.5,347 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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