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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: $109,250

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $47,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,990 $136,700
AMG Performance Package 6,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Heated second row seats 620  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920  
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 2,990
Adaptive cruise control   2,490
Satellite radio   750
Rear wiper   360
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Blind spot warning system   850
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,100
Body kit   1,390
Rearview camera   655
Active stabilizer bars   5,000
CD changer, remote   650
Roof rack   400
AMG Performance Package 6,092  
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
Heated second row seats 577  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786  
Heated steering wheel 209 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 0
Adaptive cruise control   0
Satellite radio   0
Rear wiper   306
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680
Blind spot warning system   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   935
Body kit   0
Rearview camera   0
Active stabilizer bars   0
CD changer, remote   0
Roof rack   340
Options (change) 13,385 19,300
Options (change) 12,449 2,767
Destination 875 975
Total Price $109,250 $156,975

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,220
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$109,250$156,975
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,420$156,975

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack $300
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,970$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7030

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in115.0 in
Length189.1 in195.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height70.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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%

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