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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $122,365

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $50,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSPanamera
TrimCLS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,900 $150,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Night vision 1,780 2,540
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,000
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,970
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 1,020
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   840
Blind spot warning system   1,060
Body kit   1,290
Sunshade, rear, power   400
CD changer, remote   560
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   500
Lane keeping assist   1,220
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Night vision 1,655 2,159
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 850
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 7,624
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 867
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,456
Cooled or ventilated front seats   714
Blind spot warning system   901
Body kit   1,097
Sunshade, rear, power   340
CD changer, remote   476
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   425
Lane keeping assist   1,037
Options (change) 26,590 22,290
Options (change) 24,747 18,946
Destination 875 1,050
Total Price $122,365 $173,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,128
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSPanamera
TrimCLS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7S8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/40-20
Total Price$122,365$173,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,365$171,215

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSPanamera
TrimCLS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed automated manual $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Corner notification $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSPanamera
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in116.1 in
Length194.5 in198.8 in
Width74.1 in76.3 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Ceramic brake rotors
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

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