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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: $52,675

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $49,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $37,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201420142014
ModelPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,800 $132,600 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $76,330 $112,710 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153
iPod integration 440 440      
Satellite radio 750 750      
14-way power front seats 1,705        
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760   720 720 720
Floor mats 150 150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695      
Proximity key 1,090   650 650 650
Sunshade, rear, power 340 340 440 440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 750 750 750
Rearview camera 1,255 655      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
CD changer, remote 650 650      
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Rear side airbags     420 420 420
Special order charge     250 250 250
Wood trim         0
iPod integration 374 374      
Satellite radio 638 638      
14-way power front seats 1,449        
Adaptive cruise control 2,117 2,117      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 646   669 669 669
Floor mats 128 128      
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591      
Proximity key 927   605 605 605
Sunshade, rear, power 289 289 409 409 409
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 698 698 698
Rearview camera 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506      
CD changer, remote 553 553      
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Rear side airbags     391 391 391
Special order charge     233 233 233
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 12,020 7,865 15,950 15,950 13,150
Options (change) 9,153 6,131 14,836 14,836 12,232
Destination 795 795 925 925 925
Total Price $102,615 $141,260 $52,675 $56,275 $56,175
Total Invoice $86,278 $119,636 $49,055 $52,403 $52,310

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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: $50,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,084
Model Year20102010201420142014
ModelPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8500hp V8201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$102,615$141,260$52,675$56,275$56,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-925-2,775-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,615$136,160$51,750$53,500$54,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,545$0$1,750$3,150
Total Invoice$86,278$119,636$49,055$52,403$52,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,319-861-2,584-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,278$115,317$48,194$49,819$51,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,039$0$1,625$2,929

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

Model Year20102010201420142014
ModelPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTurboC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $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 $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Heated second row seats $200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim $300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,765$9,865$5,690$7,540$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$925$2,775$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,319-861-2,584-1,187

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

Model Year20102014
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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