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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: $88,950

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $17,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,785

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $12,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,300 $85,000 $99,900 $146,900
Base Invoice $79,329 $76,500 $89,910 $132,210
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,015 1,015 1,015
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,630 2,630 2,630
Metallic paint (extra cost)   830 830  
Cargo net   0 0 0
Rear wiper   360 360 360
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  
CD changer, remote   560 560 560
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,790 3,790  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   495 495 495
Premium Package Plus   6,250 6,250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       840
Blind spot warning system       1,050
Heated steering wheel 209 230 230 230
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 863 863 863
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,236 2,236 2,236
Metallic paint (extra cost)   706 706  
Cargo net   0 0 0
Rear wiper   306 306 306
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  
CD changer, remote   476 476 476
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,222 3,222  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   421 421 421
Premium Package Plus   5,313 5,313  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       714
Blind spot warning system       893
Options (change) 2,775 20,790 20,790 8,630
Options (change) 2,581 17,675 17,675 7,338
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $88,950 $106,840 $121,740 $156,580
Total Invoice $82,785 $95,225 $108,635 $140,598

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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: $20,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,618
Model Year2012201720172017
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)610, 12710, 14710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20
Total Price$88,950$106,840$121,740$156,580
Adjustments for Features-2,3400-1,700-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,610$106,840$120,040$154,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200$47,690
Total Invoice$82,785$95,225$108,635$140,598
Adjustments for Features-2,1780-1,517-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,607$95,225$107,118$138,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,893$43,532

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2012201720172017
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Power door closers $300$300 
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   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control$250   
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
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
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   
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$10,055$7,715$9,415$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0$1,700$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1780-1,517-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20122017
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 Weight5,347 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 controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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 Requested230077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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 Requested230077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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