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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: $135,770

Porsche 911 Carrera S   
Difference: $12,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model911SL
TrimCarrera SSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $110,800 $140,440
Premium Package Plus 2,330  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,420  
7-speed automated manual 4,080  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,490  
Obstacle detection, front 380  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 1,000
Wood trim 1,990 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,690  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,468  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 930
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,860  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 24,020 4,480
Options (change) 6,328 4,166
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $135,770 $148,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,536
Model Year20132012
Model911SL
TrimCarrera SSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$135,770$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,770$142,560

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
Model911SL
TrimCarrera SSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer $350
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Rear-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,190$15,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,436

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
Model911SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase96.5 in100.8 in
Length176.8 in180.4 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height51.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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