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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: $87,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $35,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-Class
TrimSTurboTurbo SAMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,300 $136,700 $173,200 $72,800
14-way power front seats 1,705      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480      
Bose Audio Package 1,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790     720
Rearview camera 1,255 655 655  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 450
Sunshade, rear, power 340 340 340 440
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090      
Body kit 1,390 1,390    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 995 995 975
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950     1,250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655      
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,840 8,840  
Satellite radio   750 750  
Premium 3 Package       2,450
designo Package       500
Sunshades, second row       380
Ceramic front brake rotors       5,450
Panoramic sunroof       1,480
14-way power front seats 0      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0      
Bose Audio Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0     670
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 419
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 409
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Proximity key 927      
Body kit 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488 1,488 1,488  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 846 0 907
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0     1,163
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0      
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0  
Satellite radio   0 0  
Premium 3 Package       2,279
designo Package       465
Sunshades, second row       353
Ceramic front brake rotors       5,069
Panoramic sunroof       1,376
Options (change) 32,525 18,710 17,320 14,095
Options (change) 3,601 3,520 2,674 13,110
Destination 975 975 975 925
Total Price $123,800 $156,385 $191,495 $87,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,180
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-Class
TrimSTurboTurbo SAMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8500hp V8550hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19245/35-19
Total Price$123,800$156,385$191,495$87,820
Adjustments for Features-475-2,775-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,325$153,610$186,770$87,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,285$63,445$0

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

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-Class
TrimSTurboTurbo SAMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors   $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 $500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer$100 $100$100
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter$150 $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Suggestive steering   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,515$13,815$15,765$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$2,775$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-80-900

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

Model Year20122017
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in111.8 in
Length195.6 in184.5 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft312.6 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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65096%
Total Not Requested254%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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