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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: $132,815

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $30,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
Model911911SLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $152,850 $222,000
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,490 2,490    
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,420 2,420    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Wood trim 1,990 1,990 0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,690 3,690    
App support 210 210    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250 650 650
Obstacle detection, front 380 380    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,950 8,950
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0    
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 2,860    
App support 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 605 605
Obstacle detection, front 0 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 8,324 8,324
Options (change) 35,665 32,255 9,600 9,600
Options (change) 0 2,860 8,929 8,929
Destination 950 950 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $132,815 $144,005 $163,445 $233,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,244
Model Year2013201320182018
Model911911SLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H6400hp H6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM7M7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12445, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$132,815$144,005$163,445$233,895
Adjustments for Features00-12,020-16,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,815$144,005$151,425$217,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$0$66,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320182018
Model911911SLSL
TrimCarreraCarrera SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 $850
Cruise control  $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Wind blocker$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, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Off-road navigation system$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  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75  
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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,105$8,105$20,125$24,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$12,020$16,120
Value of Feature Adjustments00-730-774

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132018
Model911SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase96.5 in101.7 in
Length176.8 in182.3 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height51.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.813.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested247597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested247597%
Total Not Requested753%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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