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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: $96,655

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $3,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $87,000 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Obstacle detection, rear 770          
iPod integration 375          
Heated second row seats 595     525    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595 595 595 595 595
Proximity key 1,110 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,510 1,510 3,210    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800
Wood trim   995 995 995    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990        
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Premium Package Plus   5,650 4,750      
Rearview camera       1,255 655 655
CD changer, remote         650 650
Satellite radio         750 750
Obstacle detection, rear 716          
iPod integration 349          
Heated second row seats 553     0    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506 506 506 506 506
Proximity key 1,032 927 927 927    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 935 935 935 935 935
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680 680 680 680 680
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0        
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Premium Package Plus   0 0      
Rearview camera       0 0 0
CD changer, remote         0 0
Satellite radio         0 0
Options (change) 8,780 24,190 20,880 19,250 11,810 11,810
Options (change) 8,165 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $96,655 $100,365 $112,155 $115,225 $149,485 $185,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,073
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine503hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$96,655$100,365$112,155$115,225$149,485$185,985
Adjustments for Features-1,315-425-4250-2,450-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,340$99,940$111,730$115,225$147,035$181,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,790$15,285$47,095$81,645

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

Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack $300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250     
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat$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     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Running boards$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100    $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Metal pedals$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,605$4,605$4,180$6,630$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$425$425$0$2,450$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-20-180-61-89

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in115.0 in
Length188.5 in195.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height71.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 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
Porsche Panamera

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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