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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: $92,305

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $24,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelGLGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL450AMG GL63BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,200 $122,100 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,800            
Premium 1 Package 4,410            
Multicontour seats 1,100            
Lighting Package 1,390            
designo Edition 4,800            
Obstacle detection, rear 970            
Roof rack crossbars 320 320          
Sunshades, second row 380 380          
Active stabilizer bars 2,900   5,000 5,000   5,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570   800 800 800 800 800
Heated second row seats 620       525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   790 790 790    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Auto-dimming mirrors     420        
Sport Chrono Package Plus     1,480 1,480 960    
Bose Audio Package     1,990 1,990 1,990    
18-way adaptive power front seats     1,510 1,510 3,210    
Adaptive cruise control     2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Satellite radio     750     750 750
Rear wiper     360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
Blind spot warning system     850 850 850 850 850
Wood trim     995 995 995    
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Laminated front side windows     1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240
Synthetic suede headliner     1,990 1,990 1,990    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,990        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,655 3,655 3,655    
Roof rack     400 400 400 400 400
Premium Package Plus     5,650 4,750      
Sunshades, second row, power         450 450 450
Rearview camera         1,255 655 655
Driver Assistance Package 2,604            
Premium 1 Package 4,101            
Multicontour seats 1,023            
Lighting Package 1,293            
designo Edition 4,464            
Obstacle detection, rear 902            
Roof rack crossbars 298 298          
Sunshades, second row 353 353          
Active stabilizer bars 2,697   0 0   0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349   0 0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530   680 680 680 680 680
Heated second row seats 577       0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   0 0 0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465 0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus     0 0 0    
Bose Audio Package     0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0     0 0
Rear wiper     306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506 506
Blind spot warning system     0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0    
Proximity key     927 927 927    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     935 935 935 935 935
Laminated front side windows     0 0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner     0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0    
Roof rack     340 340 340 340 340
Premium Package Plus     0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power         0 0 0
Rearview camera         0 0 0
Options (change) 25,180 3,150 40,450 36,390 29,690 19,995 14,995
Options (change) 23,419 2,930 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767
Destination 925 925 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $92,305 $126,175 $116,625 $127,665 $125,665 $157,670 $189,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,214
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelGLGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL450AMG GL63BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6550hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$92,305$126,175$116,625$127,665$125,665$157,670$189,170
Adjustments for Features-5,365-7,555-1,000-1,0000-925-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,940$118,620$115,625$126,665$125,665$156,745$187,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,680$0$11,040$10,040$41,120$71,570

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelGLGLPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGL450AMG GL63BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300  
AWD$1700$1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75     
Power door closers $300     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Remote app$25$25     
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Semi-automated parking system$500$500     
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Around view cameras $500     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150     
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150     
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100 $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300$300     
Cargo net $40     
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300$300
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking   $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Glass roof panel(s) $300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Running boards $350     
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0     
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100 $100
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance meter  $150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Massage, driver seat$100$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100$100     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power release, second row seats $50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000     
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Crosswind stabilization$50$50     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,705$14,895$8,340$8,340$7,340$8,265$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$7,555$1,000$1,000$0$925$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,993-6,974-40-370-22-39

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20162012
ModelGLPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in115.0 in
Length201.6 in195.6 in
Width76.4 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested226586%
Total Not Requested37514%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested210077%
Total Not Requested62523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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