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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: $36,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014201420142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML350ML500BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750            
Sunroof 1,390 1,290            
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450            
Lighting Package 890 890            
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080            
Premium Package 6,150 3,750            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 1,990          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 790 790 790 790    
Heated front seats 690              
Satellite radio 500 500            
Rear side airbags 385 385            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750       1,020 1,020 1,020
Proximity key   1,080            
Premium Package Plus     6,820 6,280 4,700      
18-way adaptive power front seats     1,510 1,510 1,510      
Roof rack     400 400 400 400 400 400
Wood trim     995 995 995      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     635 635 635   635 635
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear wiper     360 360   360 360 360
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698            
Sunroof 1,293 1,200            
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349            
Lighting Package 828 828            
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004            
Premium Package 5,720 3,488            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 642              
Satellite radio 465 465            
Rear side airbags 358 358            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698       0 0 0
Proximity key   1,004            
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0      
Roof rack     340 340 340 340 340 340
Wood trim     0 0 0      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0   0 0
CD changer, remote     0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper     306 306   306 306 306
Options (change) 16,500 14,190 14,150 11,620 9,680 3,220 3,065 3,065
Options (change) 15,348 13,199 646 646 340 646 646 646
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $57,025 $63,465 $93,245 $105,815 $104,923 $117,615 $145,360 $184,360

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,494
Model Year20062006201420142014201420142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML350ML500BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7S7T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$57,025$63,465$93,245$105,815$104,923$117,615$145,360$184,360
Adjustments for Features0-275-265-265-415-2,640-2,215-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,025$63,190$92,980$105,550$104,508$114,975$143,145$176,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$12,570$11,528$21,995$50,165$83,740

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

Model Year20062006201420142014201420142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML350ML500BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200      
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300   
AWD$1700$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 app    $25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200   
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Hill descent control$250$250      
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$150
Console without shifter$150$150      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250      
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat$50$50      
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
9 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Regenerative braking   $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Body kit (gray/black)     $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0$0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100 $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25      
Performance meter     $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300  
Carbon fiber trim     $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$5,805$6,080$6,070$6,070$6,220$8,445$8,020$13,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$265$265$415$2,640$2,215$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-5-414-37-25-68

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

Model Year20062014
ModelM-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in115.0 in
Length188.5 in197.0 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,124 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

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%
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
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested325084%
Total Not Requested62516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

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

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo 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%

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