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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: $69,620

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $28,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120082008
Model911911911911911911911GLGL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $55,900 $77,375
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420        
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980 980 980   365 365    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 250   0
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090   2,090            
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595 510  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 895 895 480 895 895 550 550
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 360 360 360    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710     710  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650      
PCM         2,110        
Satellite radio         750 750 750    
Audio controls on steering wheel         365        
Upholstered instrument panel         3,655        
Leather seating surfaces               2,100  
Premium II Package               8,600  
iPod integration               375 375
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0   0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0   0            
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 474  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 512 512
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     660  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0      
PCM         0        
Satellite radio         0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel         0        
Upholstered instrument panel         0        
Leather seating surfaces               1,953  
Premium II Package               7,998  
iPod integration               349 349
Options (change) 18,945 16,855 18,945 16,855 14,345 6,500 5,160 12,845 925
Options (change) 3,805 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 1,208 0 11,946 861
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $97,695 $108,305 $111,995 $122,605 $118,395 $142,950 $166,810 $69,620 $79,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,740
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120082008
Model911911911911911911911GLGL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$97,695$108,305$111,995$122,605$118,395$142,950$166,810$69,620$79,175
Adjustments for Features-775-775-7,875-3,0750-2,225-8,775-7,700-9,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,920$107,530$104,120$119,530$118,395$140,725$158,035$61,920$69,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,610$7,200$22,610$21,475$43,805$61,115$0$7,480

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112011201120112011201120082008
Model911911911911911911911GLGL
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual      $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  $0    
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows       $125$125
Power liftgate       $350$350
Power rear side windows       $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power       $350$350
Wind blocker  $300      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Hill descent control       $250$250
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150
Rear side airbags       $300$300
Rearview camera       $200$200
Rollover sensor       $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows       $500$500
Temporary spare tire       $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100  
Trailer sway control       $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net       $40$40
Cargo cover       $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter       $150$150
Roof rack        $300
Roof rails       $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control       $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250$250
Rear HVAC unit       $400$400
Residual heat       $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0    
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows       $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)       $300$300
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Power convertible top  $4000      
Rear bumper protector       $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400    
Running boards        $350
Skid plates        $150
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings        $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote       $200$200
CD player       $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration       $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls       $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock       $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge     $75$75  
Chronometer      $100  
Compass       $0$0
Cornering lights       $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Power-folding mirrors       $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50$50
Heated second row seats        $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats       $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats       $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100 $100
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 third row seats       $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,105$13,205$8,405$5,330$7,555$14,105$13,030$15,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$775$7,875$3,075$0$2,225$8,775$7,700$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-34-334-1190-34-50-7,168-9,098

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112008
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 Capacity16.9 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
4.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.483.3 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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested342560%
Total Not Requested226540%

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