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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: $67,385

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $29,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Premium 2 Package 4,400          
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090          
Heated front seats 750 525        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Blind spot warning system 600 850 850 850 850 850
Roof rack 250 400 400 400 400 400
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790    
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    
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990 1,990      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990        
CD changer, remote         650 650
Premium 2 Package 4,092          
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014          
Heated front seats 698 0        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 935 935 935 935 935
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 0 0 0 0 0
Blind spot warning system 558 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack 232 340 340 340 340 340
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0    
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    
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Body kit   0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0        
CD changer, remote         0 0
Options (change) 13,820 20,750 17,815 15,465 11,010 9,620
Options (change) 12,854 3,014 3,014 2,708 2,087 2,087
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $67,385 $96,925 $109,090 $111,440 $148,685 $183,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,868
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$67,385$96,925$109,090$111,440$148,685$183,795
Adjustments for Features-9750-250-375-4,450-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,410$96,925$108,840$111,065$144,235$177,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,915$14,140$47,310$80,470

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSS 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     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   $350$350
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
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Total Value of Features$8,480$7,505$7,755$7,880$11,955$13,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$250$375$4,450$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-9080-9-12-92-107

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in115.0 in
Length203.1 in195.6 in
Width77.1 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%

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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