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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: $85,995

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $15,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,300 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Heated steering wheel 0       250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550 800 800 800 800 800
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 550 800 800 800 800 800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Roof rack crossbars 300          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Wood trim   995 995 995    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990        
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655    
Premium Package Plus   5,650 4,750      
Comfort Plus Package       3,170    
Rearview camera         655 655
CD changer, remote         650 650
Heated steering wheel 0       0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512 680 680 680 680 680
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 512 680 680 680 680 680
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 935 935 935 935 935
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 279          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0        
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus   0 0      
Comfort Plus Package       0    
Rearview camera         0 0
CD changer, remote         0 0
Options (change) 3,820 25,395 22,085 20,145 10,370 10,370
Options (change) 3,553 4,374 4,374 4,068 3,447 3,447
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $85,995 $101,570 $113,360 $116,120 $148,045 $184,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,282
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$85,995$101,570$113,360$116,120$148,045$184,545
Adjustments for Features-3,68000-125-1,900-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,315$101,570$113,360$115,995$146,145$180,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,790$14,425$44,575$79,125

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Residual heat$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Running boards$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
iPod integration$100     
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter     $150
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$8,445$4,765$4,765$4,890$6,665$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$0$0$125$1,900$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,42500-5-57-92

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20092012
ModelGLPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in115.0 in
Length200.6 in195.6 in
Width76.0 in76.0 in
Height72.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.3 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested225083%
Total Not Requested47517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested230083%
Total Not Requested47517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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