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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: $89,270

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $12,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,300 $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300
Heated steering wheel 225       250 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Roof rack crossbars 320            
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990      
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360 360
HD radio   370 370 370 370 370 370
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850 850
Wood trim   995 995 995 995    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990          
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400 400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655      
Premium Package Plus   5,680 4,760        
Comfort Plus Package       3,180      
Heated second row seats         525    
Rearview camera         1,255 655 655
CD changer, remote         650 650 650
Heated steering wheel 209       0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 935 935 935 935 935 935
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 298            
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0      
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306 306
HD radio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506 506
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680 680 680 680 680 680
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   927 927 927 927    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0          
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340 340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus   0 0        
Comfort Plus Package       0      
Heated second row seats         0    
Rearview camera         0 0 0
CD changer, remote         0 0 0
Options (change) 3,095 25,425 22,515 20,575 14,790 10,790 10,790
Options (change) 2,879 3,694 3,694 3,388 3,694 2,767 2,767
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $89,270 $102,250 $114,840 $117,700 $125,665 $150,415 $187,065

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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: $16,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,993
Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$89,270$102,250$114,840$117,700$125,665$150,415$187,065
Adjustments for Features-3,68000-125-3,475-1,900-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,590$102,250$114,840$117,575$122,190$148,515$183,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,590$15,325$19,940$46,265$80,990

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300   
AWD$1700   $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, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $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
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Residual heat$50      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
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
Running boards$350      
Skid plates$150      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
iPod integration$100      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass$0      
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25      
Performance meter    $150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300  
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
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$8,795$5,115$5,115$5,240$8,590$7,015$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$0$0$125$3,475$1,900$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,42500-5-129-47-77

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20122013
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 Weight5,347 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%
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar 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 steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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