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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: $71,970

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $38,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
TrimML450 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,790 $95,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790
Heated front seats 750  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated second row seats 620  
Blind spot warning system 600 850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990
Roof rack crossbars 245  
Bose Audio Package   1,990
Satellite radio   750
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Wood trim   995
Proximity key   1,090
Roof rack   400
Comfort Plus Package   3,170
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Heated front seats 698  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated second row seats 577  
Blind spot warning system 558 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 935
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0
Roof rack crossbars 228  
Bose Audio Package   0
Satellite radio   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Wood trim   0
Proximity key   927
Roof rack   340
Comfort Plus Package   0
Options (change) 15,305 14,720
Options (change) 14,235 2,708
Destination 875 975
Total Price $71,970 $110,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,982
Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
TrimML450 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H380hp V6 H
TransmissionB8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-18
Total Price$71,970$110,695
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,615$110,695

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

Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
TrimML450 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,770$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3300

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

Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in115.0 in
Length188.5 in195.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height70.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,227 lb.4,365 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested276581%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

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