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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,765

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $54,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,484

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $41,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,800 $132,600 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $76,330 $112,710 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
iPod integration 440 440        
Satellite radio 750 750        
14-way power front seats 1,705          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760   720 720 720 720
Floor mats 150 150        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695        
Rearview camera 1,255 655        
Proximity key 1,090   650 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750 1,750 700 700 700  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595        
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 995       2,590
CD changer, remote 650 650        
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Wood trim         0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090
iPod integration 374 374        
Satellite radio 638 638        
14-way power front seats 1,449          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 646   669 669 669 669
Floor mats 128 128        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591        
Rearview camera 0 0        
Proximity key 927   605 605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488 1,488 651 651 651  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506        
Carbon fiber trim 1,692 846       2,409
CD changer, remote 553 553        
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Wood trim         0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 11,830 6,680 12,090 12,090 9,290 12,520
Options (change) 8,992 5,124 11,245 11,245 8,641 11,645
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $102,425 $140,075 $47,765 $50,985 $50,740 $74,025
Total Invoice $86,117 $118,629 $44,484 $47,479 $47,251 $69,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,750
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8500hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$102,425$140,075$47,765$50,985$50,740$74,025
Adjustments for Features-1,050-5,8500-1,700-200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,375$134,225$47,765$49,285$50,540$73,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,850$0$1,520$2,775$25,760
Total Invoice$86,117$118,629$44,484$47,479$47,251$69,025
Adjustments for Features-883-4,9540-1,583-186-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,234$113,675$44,484$45,896$47,065$68,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,441$0$1,412$2,581$24,075

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

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200   $200
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats $200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000    
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$9,340$3,490$5,190$3,690$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$5,850$0$1,700$200$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-883-4,9540-1,583-186-466

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

Model Year20102012
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length195.6 in180.7 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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