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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: $33,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300
Premium II Package 7,850            
Panoramic sunroof 1,050            
Proximity key 1,130            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Roof rack 245 400 400 400 400 400 400
Heated front seats 720            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790 790    
14-way power front seats   1,705          
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Rearview camera   655     655 655 655
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020     1,020 1,020 1,020
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Wood trim   995 995 995      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990          
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990          
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650 650
Sunshades, second row, power   490 490 490 490 490 490
Premium Package Plus     6,280 4,700      
Premium II Package 7,300            
Panoramic sunroof 976            
Proximity key 1,051            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 935 935 935 935 935 935
Roof rack 228 340 340 340 340 340 340
Heated front seats 670            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0 0    
14-way power front seats   0          
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506 506
Rearview camera   0     0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0     0 0 0
Body kit   0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim   0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0          
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0          
CD changer, remote   0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0      
Options (change) 14,135 16,720 15,640 13,700 10,040 9,250 7,860
Options (change) 13,145 2,087 2,087 1,781 2,087 2,087 2,087
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $62,660 $95,815 $109,835 $108,943 $124,435 $151,545 $189,155

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,822
Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$62,660$95,815$109,835$108,943$124,435$151,545$189,155
Adjustments for Features-5000-1,200-1,350-5,325-4,800-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,160$95,815$108,635$107,593$119,110$146,745$178,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,820$11,778$23,295$50,930$83,115

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

Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300   
AWD$1700   $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Power flip-out rear side windows$125      
Proximity key$250 $250$250 $250$250
Remote app   $25   
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot warning system  $200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$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$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Residual heat$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 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler$200      
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
iPod integration$100      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100 $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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25      
Performance meter    $150 $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300  
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350      
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,955$8,455$9,655$9,805$13,780$13,255$18,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$1,200$1,350$5,325$4,800$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4650-3424-132-98-167

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

Model Year20092015
ModelR-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in115.0 in
Length203.0 in197.0 in
Width75.7 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,124 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
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
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested336572%
Total Not Requested130028%

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%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
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 camera200Yes
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 Requested105034%
Total Not Requested205066%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

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 camera200Yes
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 Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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%

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%

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