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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: $68,485

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $41,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,690 $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400
Premium 2 Package 4,400          
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630
Blind spot warning system 600       1,060 1,060
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Heated steering wheel 225 280 280 280 280 280
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090          
Heated front seats 750          
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 830 830 830    
Premium Package   3,860 3,860 3,860    
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    
CD changer, remote   560 560 560 560 560
Premium 2 Package 4,092          
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 961 961 961 961 961
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236
Blind spot warning system 558       901 901
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 867 867 867 867 867
Heated steering wheel 209 238 238 238 238 238
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014          
Heated front seats 698          
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 706 706 706    
Premium Package   3,281 3,281 3,281    
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    
CD changer, remote   476 476 476 476 476
Options (change) 14,920 12,780 12,780 12,780 8,150 8,150
Options (change) 13,878 10,865 10,865 10,865 6,929 6,929
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670
Total Price $68,485 $110,030 $111,160 $123,030 $163,200 $190,930

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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 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,516
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350Sport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp 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, 12710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21
Total Price$68,485$110,030$111,160$123,030$163,200$190,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-3,250-2,675-4,775-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,485$107,355$107,910$120,355$158,425$180,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555$13,000$51,070$73,325

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

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimR350Sport 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 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
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
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
Headlight washers$50   $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
Xenon HID headlights$500     
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     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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$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
Total Value of Features$6,905$9,580$10,155$9,580$11,680$17,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$3,250$2,675$4,775$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-290-153-259-233-70

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in116.1 in
Length203.1 in198.8 in
Width77.1 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested177579%
Total Not Requested47521%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

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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