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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: $27,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300
Premium 2 Package 4,400            
Xenon HID headlights 985            
Obstacle detection, rear 800            
Panoramic sunroof 1,090            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100 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 1,020
Blind spot warning system 600 850 850 850 850 850 850
Roof rack 250 400 400 400 400 400 400
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270 270 270 270 270
Heated front seats 750            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Rearview camera   655 655 655 655 655 655
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 1,990        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990          
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650 650
Premium 2 Package 4,092            
Xenon HID headlights 916            
Obstacle detection, rear 744            
Panoramic sunroof 1,014            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 935 935 935 935 935 935
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blind spot warning system 558 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack 232 340 340 340 340 340 340
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 698            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0 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 0 0
Body kit   0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim   0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0          
CD changer, remote   0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 13,820 15,645 13,655 11,305 10,670 9,880 8,490
Options (change) 12,854 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 $67,385 $94,740 $107,850 $106,548 $125,065 $152,175 $189,785

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,397
Model Year2012201520152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$67,385$94,740$107,850$106,548$125,065$152,175$189,785
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-250-400-5,975-5,450-10,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,985$94,740$107,600$106,148$119,090$146,725$178,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,860$11,408$24,350$51,985$84,170

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

Model Year2012201520152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350BaseSS 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      
Proximity key$250    $250$250
Remote app   $25   
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   $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      
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
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50 $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$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300  
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats     $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 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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Total Value of Features$9,755$8,355$8,605$8,755$14,330$13,805$19,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$250$400$5,975$5,450$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3030-77-147-110-177

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in115.0 in
Length203.1 in197.0 in
Width77.1 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,124 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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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 S E-Hybrid

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 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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