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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: $75,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $16,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $58,200
14-way power front seats 1,705 1,705        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255   655 655 460
Heated front seats 525          
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090     1,140
Sunshade, rear, power 340 340   340 340  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 1,990 995 995 2,590
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Comfort Plus Package     3,170      
Satellite radio       750 750  
CD changer, remote       650 650  
Multimedia Package           3,350
AMG Leather Package           3,030
Lighting Package           985
Limited-slip rear differential           2,000
Rear side airbags           420
14-way power front seats 0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     669
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0   0 0 428
Heated front seats 0          
Proximity key 927 927 927     1,060
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 846 0 2,409
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Comfort Plus Package     0      
Satellite radio       0 0  
CD changer, remote       0 0  
Multimedia Package           3,115
AMG Leather Package           2,818
Lighting Package           916
Limited-slip rear differential           1,860
Rear side airbags           391
Options (change) 15,745 14,800 14,670 5,375 3,985 14,695
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 1,433 1,352 506 13,666
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $91,920 $106,075 $110,645 $143,050 $178,160 $75,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,345
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$91,920$106,075$110,645$143,050$178,160$75,870
Adjustments for Features-825-1,575-3,400-5,125-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,095$104,500$107,245$137,925$171,085$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,405$16,150$46,830$79,990$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshades, second row, power  $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
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
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass     $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,440$6,265$7,990$9,940$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,575$3,400$5,125$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-22-36-74-83-590

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

Model Year20122011
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length195.6 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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

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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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
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%
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
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested87549%
Total Not Requested90051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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