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

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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $102,515

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $5,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009200920092009
Model911911911911SLSLSLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,100 $103,000 $149,000 $172,100 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010            
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 1,145          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710            
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595        
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690          
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 895 895 700 700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 1,140   1,140  
Satellite radio     750 750        
Synthetic suede steering wheel       1,295        
Wood trim             0 0
Infotainment Package 0 0            
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 973          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0            
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0        
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0          
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 2,554            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 651 651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 0 1,060   1,060  
Satellite radio     0 0        
Synthetic suede steering wheel       0        
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 17,080 14,990 5,780 4,590 1,840 700 1,840 700
Options (change) 2,742 5,602 1,424 0 1,711 651 1,711 651
Destination 950 950 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $108,130 $118,940 $155,730 $177,640 $102,515 $143,275 $140,315 $198,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,589
Model Year20122012201220122009200920092009
Model911911911911SLSLSLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$108,130$118,940$155,730$177,640$102,515$143,275$140,315$198,875
Adjustments for Features00-1,850-8,000-7,510-9,810-8,860-9,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,130$118,940$153,880$169,640$95,005$133,465$131,455$188,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,810$45,750$61,510$0$38,460$36,450$93,960

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012201220122009200920092009
Model911911911911SLSLSLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150     
7-speed automated manual   $1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Power trunk closer     $350 $350
Proximity key     $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300    
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500    
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit      $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)     $300 $300
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200    
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000    
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400      
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75    
Chronometer   $100    
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150   
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150 $150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100   
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    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  $150$150
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,890$8,740$14,890$14,400$16,700$15,750$16,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,850$8,000$7,510$9,810$8,860$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments00-28-43-6,995-9,140-8,255-9,228

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
Model911SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase92.5 in100.8 in
Length175.6 in180.4 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height51.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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 SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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