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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,955

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $22,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,210

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $16,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $77,375 $85,000 $99,900 $146,900
Base Invoice $71,959 $76,500 $89,910 $132,210
iPod integration 375      
Heated steering wheel 0 270 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,015 1,015 1,015
Proximity key 1,110 1,090 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,630 2,630 2,630
PDLS   1,020 1,020  
14-way power front seats   1,780 1,780  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   830 830  
Rear wiper   360 360 360
Heated second row seats   550 550  
CD changer, remote   560 560 560
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,410 1,410 1,410
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,185 2,185  
Wood trim   995 995  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,790 3,790  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   495 495 495
iPod integration 349      
Heated steering wheel 0 230 230 230
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 863 863 863
Proximity key 1,032 927 927  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,236 2,236 2,236
PDLS   867 867  
14-way power front seats   1,513 1,513  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   706 706  
Rear wiper   306 306 306
Heated second row seats   468 468  
CD changer, remote   476 476 476
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,199 1,199 1,199
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,857 1,857  
Wood trim   846 846  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,222 3,222  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   421 421 421
Options (change) 4,705 18,980 18,980 6,740
Options (change) 4,376 16,137 16,137 5,731
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $82,955 $105,030 $119,930 $154,690
Total Invoice $77,210 $93,687 $107,097 $138,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,051
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT7S8S8S8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12150, 10150, 10710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20
Total Price$82,955$105,030$119,930$154,690
Adjustments for Features-2,7650-1,700-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,190$105,030$118,230$152,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200$47,060
Total Invoice$77,210$93,687$107,097$138,991
Adjustments for Features-2,5740-1,518-2,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,636$93,687$105,579$136,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,892$42,968

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed automated manual $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$10,095$7,330$9,030$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0$1,700$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5740-1,518-2,336

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20082017
ModelGLPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in116.1 in
Length200.6 in198.8 in
Width76.0 in76.3 in
Height72.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested17558%
Total Not Requested12542%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested17558%
Total Not Requested12542%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested17558%
Total Not Requested12542%

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