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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $74,400 $89,800 $135,300
Power driver seat 600          
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 760 760  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210      
Rear side airbags 385 385 385      
Heated front seats 680 680 680 525    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Auto-dimming mirrors       420    
Bose Audio Package       1,990 1,990  
Sunshade, rear, power       340 340 340
Wood trim       995 995  
CD changer, remote           650
Satellite radio           750
Power driver seat 558          
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055      
Rear side airbags 358 358 358      
Heated front seats 633 633 633 0    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395      
Auto-dimming mirrors       0    
Bose Audio Package       0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power       0 0 0
Wood trim       0 846  
CD changer, remote           553
Satellite radio           638
Options (change) 11,160 10,560 10,560 5,030 4,085 1,740
Options (change) 10,380 9,822 9,822 0 846 1,191
Destination 775 775 775 950 950 950
Total Price $45,335 $49,335 $49,935 $80,380 $94,835 $137,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,438
Model Year200720072007201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$45,335$49,335$49,935$80,380$94,835$137,990
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-2,740-3,490-8,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$49,335$48,710$77,640$91,345$129,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$0$13,705$51,885

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year200720072007201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
Traffic information     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,215$1,290$2,515$4,030$4,780$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$2,740$3,490$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-32-66-131

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassPanamera
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in115.0 in
Length178.4 in195.6 in
Width68.0 in76.0 in
Height55.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.244.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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