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

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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $111,540

Porsche 911 Targa   
Difference: $36,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
Model911911S-ClassS-Class
TrimTargaTarga SS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $92,100 $104,800 $144,200 $194,000
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Heated front seats 525 525    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690    
Wood trim 890 890    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295    
iPod integration     425 425
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306    
iPod integration     395 395
Options (change) 18,490 16,400 425 425
Options (change) 3,499 3,499 395 395
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $111,540 $122,150 $148,500 $198,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,765
Model Year2011201120082008
Model911911S-ClassS-Class
TrimTargaTarga SS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine345hp H6385hp H6510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$111,540$122,150$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-4,8000-11,110-11,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,740$122,150$137,390$187,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,410$0$49,875

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2011201120082008
Model911911S-ClassS-Class
TrimTargaTarga SS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power convertible top$4000   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,755$4,955$16,065$15,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$0$11,110$11,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-1910-10,353-10,278

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20112008
Model911S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase92.5 in124.6 in
Length175.6 in205.0 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height51.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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