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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: $45,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011200720072007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760   690 690 690
Heated front seats 525     680 680 680
Sunshade, rear, power 340 340 340      
Wood trim 995 995        
CD changer, remote     650      
Satellite radio     750      
Power driver seat       600    
Entertainment Package       1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package       1,790 1,790 1,790
Folding second row seats       290 290 290
Xenon HID headlights       790 790 790
Rear side airbags       385 385 385
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765 765
Navigation system       2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,500 1,500 1,500
Bose Audio Package 0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   642 642 642
Heated front seats 0     633 633 633
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 846        
CD changer, remote     553      
Satellite radio     638      
Power driver seat       558    
Entertainment Package       1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package       1,665 1,665 1,665
Folding second row seats       270 270 270
Xenon HID headlights       735 735 735
Rear side airbags       358 358 358
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711 711
Navigation system       2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 5,030 4,085 1,740 11,160 10,560 10,560
Options (change) 0 846 1,191 10,380 9,822 9,822
Destination 950 950 950 775 775 775
Total Price $80,380 $94,835 $137,990 $45,335 $49,335 $49,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,438
Model Year201120112011200720072007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$80,380$94,835$137,990$45,335$49,335$49,935
Adjustments for Features-2,740-3,490-8,465-9250-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,640$91,345$129,525$44,410$49,335$48,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$51,885$0$4,925$4,300

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

Model Year201120112011200720072007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
6-speed manual    $150 
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key  $250   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking $0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
Traffic information  $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights $50$50   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Heated second row seats  $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,030$4,780$9,755$2,215$1,290$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$3,490$8,465$925$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-66-131-8610-1,141

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

Model Year20112007
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 Weight3,881 lb.3,406 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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 C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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