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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: $87,320

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $21,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
Model911911GL
TrimCarreraCarrera SGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $85,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,420 2,420  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,690 3,690  
Roof rack 400 400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090    
Obstacle detection, front 380 380  
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 600
Heated steering wheel 270 270 225
Wood trim 1,990 1,990  
Sunroof 1,990 1,990  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Roof rack crossbars     320
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 558
Heated steering wheel 0 0 209
Wood trim 0 0  
Sunroof 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Rear wiper 306 306  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Roof rack crossbars     298
Options (change) 23,490 21,400 1,145
Options (change) 306 306 1,065
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $108,740 $121,250 $87,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,767
Model Year201320132012
Model911911GL
TrimCarreraCarrera SGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine350hp H6400hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM7M7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12445, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20295/40-21
Total Price$108,740$121,250$87,320
Adjustments for Features0-400-7,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,740$120,850$79,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201320132012
Model911911GL
TrimCarreraCarrera SGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
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, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$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$3,665$4,065$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-7,250

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132012
Model911GL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase96.5 in121.1 in
Length176.8 in200.6 in
Width71.2 in76.0 in
Height51.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247597%
Total Not Requested753%

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