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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: $63,065

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $46,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,650 $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400
Premium II Package 7,850          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630
Proximity key 1,130 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650          
Heated front seats 720          
Panoramic sunroof 1,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 830 830 830    
14-way power front seats   1,780 1,780 1,780    
Body kit   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
AC power outlet   180 180 180 180 180
Wood trim   1,000 1,000 1,000    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
CD changer, remote   560 560 560 560 560
Sunshades, second row, power   490 490 490 490 490
Premium II Package 7,300          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236
Proximity key 1,051 935 935 935    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 867 867 867 867 867
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604          
Heated front seats 670          
Panoramic sunroof 976          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 706 706 706    
14-way power front seats   1,513 1,513 1,513    
Body kit   1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097
AC power outlet   153 153 153 153 153
Wood trim   850 850 850    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   961 961 961 961 961
CD changer, remote   476 476 476 476 476
Sunshades, second row, power   417 417 417 417 417
Options (change) 14,540 12,010 12,010 12,010 7,300 7,300
Options (change) 13,521 10,211 10,211 10,211 6,207 6,207
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670
Total Price $63,065 $109,260 $110,390 $122,260 $162,350 $190,080

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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 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,156
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH
TransmissionT7S8S8S8S8S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21
Total Price$63,065$109,260$110,390$122,260$162,350$190,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-3,200-2,625-4,975-10,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,065$106,635$107,190$119,635$157,375$179,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555$13,000$50,740$72,995

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

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350 / R320Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
8-speed automated manual $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
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     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
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     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Electric A/C (optional)  $0  $0
Electric heater (optional)  $0  $0
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 
14 kWh battery pack  $0  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Rear bumper protector$40     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
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     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100  $100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers    $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter  $150  $150
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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
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  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,980$9,605$10,180$9,605$11,955$17,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$3,200$2,625$4,975$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271-133-242-222-32

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

Model Year20092018
ModelR-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in116.1 in
Length203.0 in198.8 in
Width75.7 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 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 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft349.0 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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested366579%
Total Not Requested100021%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Sport Turismo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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