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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: $66,785

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $26,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $74,400 $89,800 $135,300
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Heated steering wheel 225     250
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,020 1,020  
Heated front seats 750 525    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990 2,990 2,990
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100 1,100 1,100
Roof rack 250 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 760 760  
Auto-dimming mirrors   420    
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990  
Satellite radio   750 750 750
Rear wiper   360 360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Proximity key   1,090 1,090  
Wood trim   995 995  
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 655
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,990 1,990  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990    
CD changer, remote       650
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Heated steering wheel 209     0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 0 0  
Heated front seats 698 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 935 935 935
Roof rack 232 340 340 340
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0    
Bose Audio Package   0 0  
Satellite radio   0 0 638
Rear wiper   306 306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506
Proximity key   927 927  
Wood trim   0 846  
Rearview camera   0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0    
CD changer, remote       553
Options (change) 13,220 18,230 15,295 7,750
Options (change) 12,296 3,014 3,860 3,278
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $66,785 $93,580 $106,045 $144,000

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,208
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$66,785$93,580$106,045$144,000
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-250-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,710$93,580$105,795$139,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,215$46,145

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

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$8,830$7,755$8,005$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$250$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0010-11-126

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

Model Year20122011
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 Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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