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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $35,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML350ML500BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Premium Package 6,150 3,750          
Sunroof 1,390 1,290          
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450          
Lighting Package 890 890          
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 1,990 1,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 790 790 790    
Rear side airbags 385 385          
Satellite radio 500 500       750 750
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Heated front seats 690            
Proximity key   1,080 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Auto-dimming mirrors     420        
Bose Audio Package     1,990 1,990 1,990    
18-way adaptive power front seats     1,510 3,210 3,210    
Rear wiper     360 360   360 360
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     615 615 615 615 615
Wood trim     995 995 995    
Roof rack     400 400 400 400 400
Premium Package Plus     5,650        
Obstacle detection, front       600 600    
CD changer, remote           650 650
Premium Package 5,720 3,488          
Sunroof 1,293 1,200          
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349          
Lighting Package 828 828          
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 358 358          
Satellite radio 465 465       0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 642            
Proximity key   1,004 927 927 927    
Auto-dimming mirrors     0        
Bose Audio Package     0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0    
Rear wiper     306 306   306 306
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0    
Roof rack     340 340 340 340 340
Premium Package Plus     0        
Obstacle detection, front       0 0    
CD changer, remote           0 0
Options (change) 16,500 14,190 16,830 13,060 10,710 3,795 3,795
Options (change) 15,348 13,199 1,573 1,573 1,267 646 646
Destination 775 775 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $57,025 $63,465 $93,005 $104,335 $106,685 $141,470 $177,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,055
Model Year2006200620122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML350ML500BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$57,025$63,465$93,005$104,335$106,685$141,470$177,970
Adjustments for Features-485-760-8500-125-2,125-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,540$62,705$92,155$104,335$106,560$139,345$173,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$12,180$14,405$47,190$81,740

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2006200620122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML350ML500BaseSS 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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Sunshade, rear, power  $225    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
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
Roof rails$250$250     
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking   $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Traffic information     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance meter      $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  $200$200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,880$4,970$4,120$4,245$6,245$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$760$850$0$125$2,125$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-452-707-230-3-24-37

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in115.0 in
Length188.5 in195.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested325084%
Total Not Requested62516%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested97536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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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