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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: $118,955

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $41,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model911911911911SLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,100 $103,000 $149,000 $172,100 $149,700 $217,550
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010        
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 1,145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090          
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690      
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980 365 365 590 590
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 895 895    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950        
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,840   8,950 8,950
Satellite radio     750 750    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320      
Traffic information     0 0    
Wood trim         0 0
Infotainment Package 0 0        
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 973      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 2,554        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 549 549
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0        
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 7,514   8,324 8,324
Satellite radio     0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0      
Traffic information     0 0    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 27,905 25,815 16,705 4,710 9,540 9,540
Options (change) 10,486 13,346 8,938 0 8,873 8,873
Destination 950 950 950 950 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $118,955 $129,765 $166,655 $177,760 $160,165 $229,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136,323
Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model911911911911SLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$118,955$129,765$166,655$177,760$160,165$229,315
Adjustments for Features00-1,275-3,525-12,645-18,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,955$129,765$165,380$174,235$147,520$210,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,810$46,425$55,280$0$62,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model911911911911SLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers     $300
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300  
Wind blocker, power small    $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning     $200
Night vision     $1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Residual heat    $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade    $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$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  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer$100$100 $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,230$8,505$10,755$19,875$26,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,275$3,525$12,645$18,945
Value of Feature Adjustments00-76-19-11,765-17,632

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
Model911SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase92.5 in101.8 in
Length175.6 in181.8 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height51.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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%
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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%
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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