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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: $71,895

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $26,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120092009
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 $58,200 $81,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255        
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800 800   550
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980 980 980   365 365    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 250   0
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090   2,090         750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 895 895 480 895 895 570 570
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650      
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890    
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 360 360 360    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710     720  
PCM         2,110        
Traffic information         0 0 0    
Satellite radio         750 750 750    
Audio controls on steering wheel         365        
Upholstered instrument panel         3,655        
Leather seating surfaces               2,130  
Premium II Package               8,650  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   512
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 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      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0   0         698  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 530 530
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0    
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     670  
PCM         0        
Traffic information         0 0 0    
Satellite radio         0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel         0        
Upholstered instrument panel         0        
Leather seating surfaces               1,981  
Premium II Package               8,044  
Options (change) 19,745 17,655 19,745 17,655 15,145 7,300 5,960 12,820 1,120
Options (change) 3,805 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 1,208 0 11,923 1,042
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $98,495 $109,105 $112,795 $123,405 $119,195 $143,750 $167,610 $71,895 $83,295

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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: $34,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,005
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120092009
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)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$98,495$109,105$112,795$123,405$119,195$143,750$167,610$71,895$83,295
Adjustments for Features-750-750-7,850-3,0500-2,225-8,775-8,615-10,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,745$108,355$104,945$120,355$119,195$141,525$158,835$63,280$73,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,610$7,200$22,610$21,450$43,780$61,090$0$9,975

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112011201120112011201120092009
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 
AC power outlet       $100$100
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
Proximity key       $250$250
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      
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system       $0$0
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 rails       $250$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
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings        $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player       $0$0
HD radio       $50$50
iPod integration       $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot       $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats        $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats       $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats       $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
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  
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 
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$5,190$5,190$12,290$7,490$4,440$6,665$13,215$13,055$14,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$750$7,850$3,050$0$2,225$8,775$8,615$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-33-331-1180-33-50-8,019-9,345

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
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
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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
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 Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested281551%
Total Not Requested266549%

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