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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: $26,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $85,300 $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400
Heated steering wheel 225 280 280 280 280 280
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630
Metallic paint (extra cost)   830 830 830    
Cargo net   0 0 0 0 0
AC power outlet   180 180 180 180 180
Wood trim   1,000 1,000 1,000    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
CD changer, remote   560 560 560 560 560
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,790 3,790 3,790    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   500 500 500 500 500
Premium Package Plus   6,250 6,250 6,250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         840 840
Blind spot warning system         1,060 1,060
Heated steering wheel 209 238 238 238 238 238
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 867 867 867 867 867
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236
Metallic paint (extra cost)   706 706 706    
Cargo net   0 0 0 0 0
AC power outlet   153 153 153 153 153
Wood trim   850 850 850    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   961 961 961 961 961
CD changer, remote   476 476 476 476 476
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,222 3,222 3,222    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   425 425 425 425 425
Premium Package Plus   5,313 5,313 5,313    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         714 714
Blind spot warning system         901 901
Options (change) 2,775 18,170 18,170 18,170 8,200 8,200
Options (change) 2,581 15,447 15,447 15,447 6,971 6,971
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670
Total Price $88,950 $115,420 $116,550 $128,420 $163,250 $190,980

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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 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,693
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH
TransmissionT7S8S8S8S8S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21
Total Price$88,950$115,420$116,550$128,420$163,250$190,980
Adjustments for Features-8400-5750-350-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,110$115,420$115,975$128,420$162,900$185,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555$13,000$47,480$69,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL550Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
8-speed automated manual $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $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     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
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
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Electric A/C (optional)  $0  $0
Electric heater (optional)  $0  $0
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 
14 kWh battery pack  $0  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350     
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
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     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100  $100
Compass$0     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter  $150  $150
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$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  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,980$9,140$9,715$9,140$9,490$14,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$575$0$350$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-7820-480-17-41

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20122018
ModelGLPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in116.1 in
Length200.6 in198.8 in
Width76.0 in76.3 in
Height72.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,145 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 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft349.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

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%
Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Interior lights, additional0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

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%
Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Interior lights, additional0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Sport Turismo

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%
Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Interior lights, additional0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo

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%
Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Interior lights, additional0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

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%
Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Interior lights, additional0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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