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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,660

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Premium II Package 7,850          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790    
Roof rack 245 400 400 400 400 400
Proximity key 1,130 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Heated front seats 720          
Panoramic sunroof 1,050          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Wood trim   995 995 995    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990        
Premium Package Plus   5,650 4,750      
Comfort Plus Package       3,170    
Rearview camera         655 655
CD changer, remote         650 650
Sunshades, second row, power         450 450
Premium II Package 7,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0    
Roof rack 228 340 340 340 340 340
Proximity key 1,051 927 927 927    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 935 935 935 935 935
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 670          
Panoramic sunroof 976          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Body kit   0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0        
Premium Package Plus   0 0      
Comfort Plus Package       0    
Rearview camera         0 0
CD changer, remote         0 0
Sunshades, second row, power         0 0
Options (change) 14,135 21,530 18,220 16,280 10,360 8,970
Options (change) 13,145 3,014 3,014 2,708 2,087 2,087
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $62,660 $97,705 $109,495 $112,255 $148,035 $183,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,368
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6300hp 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)255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$62,660$97,705$109,495$112,255$148,035$183,145
Adjustments for Features0-700-700-825-3,725-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,660$97,005$108,795$111,430$144,310$177,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,790$14,425$47,305$80,465

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

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320BaseSS 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 
AC power outlet$100     
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
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 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
iPod integration$100     
SD Card slot$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,180$8,880$8,880$9,005$11,905$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$700$825$3,725$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-26-27-77-95

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

Model Year20092012
ModelR-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in115.0 in
Length203.0 in195.6 in
Width75.7 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested334072%
Total Not Requested132528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

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%
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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 seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested100037%
Total Not Requested172563%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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 seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested80029%
Total Not Requested197571%
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

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%
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 seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

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%

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