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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: $12,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016201620162016
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,300 $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300
Heated steering wheel 0 270 270 270 270 270 270 270
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 550 840 840 840 840 840 840 840
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550           840 840
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,100 1,555 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Roof rack crossbars 300              
Premium Package Plus   6,820 2,660 6,280 4,700 3,100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,275 3,655 3,655      
Roof rack   430 430 430 430 430 430 430
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim   995 995 995 995      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990 1,990          
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Rear wiper   360 360 360   360 360 360
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790    
Rearview camera             655 655
Rear air vents with automatic controls             1,020 1,020
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512           0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 279              
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0 0      
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, remote   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0          
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper   0 0 0   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera             0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls             0 0
Options (change) 3,820 21,085 17,000 18,555 16,615 10,725 9,350 9,350
Options (change) 3,553 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $85,995 $100,180 $97,995 $112,750 $108,958 $125,120 $151,645 $190,645

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,968
Model Year20092016201620162016201620162016
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7S7T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$85,995$100,180$97,995$112,750$108,958$125,120$151,645$190,645
Adjustments for Features-4,1050-2500-150-4,075-2,900-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,890$100,180$97,745$112,750$108,808$121,045$148,745$182,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$0$15,005$11,063$23,300$51,000$84,575

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20092016201620162016201620162016
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200       
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300   
AWD$1700    $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0$0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100       
Power flip-out rear side windows$125       
Remote app    $25   
Remote window/roof operation$15       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0       
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Hill descent control$250       
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$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$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40       
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150       
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400       
Residual heat$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
9 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Regenerative braking   $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit       $0
Body kit (gray/black)     $0  
Bodyside moldings$75       
Deep-tinted rear windows$275       
Glass roof panel(s)$300       
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector$40       
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Running boards$350       
Wheel-lip moldings$75       
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325       
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0       
iPod integration$100       
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25       
Surround sound$250 $250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic information$25       
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100 $100
Compass$0       
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25       
Performance meter     $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300  
Carbon fiber trim     $200  
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000       
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300       
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,470$5,365$5,615$5,365$5,515$9,440$8,265$13,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0$250$0$150$4,075$2,900$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8210-305-32-19-43

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20092016
ModelGLPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in115.0 in
Length200.6 in197.0 in
Width76.0 in76.0 in
Height72.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,124 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70068%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested275089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

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

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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