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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $31,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelPanameraC-Class
TrimSC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,800 $54,450
Bose Audio Package 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 690
Wood trim 995 775
Sunshade, rear, power 340  
Premium Package   925
Xenon HID headlights   790
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
Bose Audio Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 642
Wood trim 846 721
Sunshade, rear, power 0  
Premium Package   860
Xenon HID headlights   735
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 4,085 6,655
Options (change) 846 6,189
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $94,835 $63,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,144
Model Year20112006
ModelPanameraC-Class
TrimSC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$94,835$63,180
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,895$63,180

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

Model Year20112006
ModelPanameraC-Class
TrimSC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20112006
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in106.9 in
Length195.6 in178.4 in
Width76.0 in68.0 in
Height55.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.6 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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