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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: $113,640

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $67,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220172017
Model911911911911911911S-ClassS-Class
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SAMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700 $164,750 $236,250
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145      
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 895 895 895 895    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690      
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295     3,250  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950            
Carrera S wheels 1,550              
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 3,700 3,700
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840   8,950 8,950
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810 2,810 2,810 2,810        
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090          
Satellite radio         750 750    
Traffic information         0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306     3,023  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0            
Carrera S wheels 1,318              
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,441 3,441
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514   8,324 8,324
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0          
Satellite radio         0 0    
Traffic information         0 0    
Options (change) 33,690 30,050 31,190 29,100 16,810 5,485 15,900 12,650
Options (change) 11,804 10,486 10,486 10,486 8,938 0 14,788 11,765
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $113,640 $122,900 $125,640 $136,450 $155,260 $167,135 $181,575 $251,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157,800
Model Year20122012201220122012201220172017
Model911911911911911911S-ClassS-Class
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SAMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$113,640$122,900$125,640$136,450$155,260$167,135$181,575$251,525
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-675-2,825-10,960-16,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,640$122,900$123,640$134,450$154,585$164,310$170,615$234,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$40,945$50,670$0$64,000

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220172017
Model911911911911911911S-ClassS-Class
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SAMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$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 
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers      $300$300
Power rear side windows      $200$200
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Proximity key      $250$250
Remote app      $25$25
Remote climate control      $25$25
Remote start via app      $75$75
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night       $50
Around view cameras      $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Night vision       $1750
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Pedestrian detection, night       $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0
Rear side airbags      $300$300
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Side curtain airbags      $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50$50
Cargo net      $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Second-row low console      $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation      $100$100
Dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Fragrance atomizer      $200$200
Heated washer fluid system      $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration      $50$50
Rear air vents      $100$100
Residual heat      $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade      $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Front splitter spoiler      $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)      $300$300
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Laminated rear side windows      $100$100
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900  
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Handwriting recognition      $200$200
HD radio      $50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years      $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)      $25$25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot      $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225$225
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights      $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents       $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250$250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row      $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated front row armrests       $100
Heated second row seats       $200
Massage, driver seat      $100$100
Massage, passenger seat      $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat      $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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Rapid-heating front seats      $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting       $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable       $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension       $500
Crosswind stabilization      $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200  
Polished alloy wheels       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,705$7,705$7,705$6,380$8,530$16,665$22,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$675$2,825$10,960$16,910
Value of Feature Adjustments00-182-168-43-16-10,197-15,739

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

Model Year20122017
Model911S-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in115.9 in
Length175.6 in197.9 in
Width71.2 in74.7 in
Height51.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft310.4 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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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