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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: $46,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $36,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014200620062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     690 690 690
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390        
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 420 420  
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390 390      
Wood trim 995 995 995           775
Sunroof Package             1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats             290 290  
Xenon HID headlights             790 790 790
Rear side airbags             385 385  
Satellite radio             500 500 500
Heated front seats             680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link             765 765 765
Navigation system             2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package                 925
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     642 642 642
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 391 391  
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0           721
Sunroof Package             1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats             270 270  
Xenon HID headlights             735 735 735
Rear side airbags             358 358  
Satellite radio             465 465 465
Heated front seats             633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link             711 711 711
Navigation system             2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package                 860
Options (change) 4,215 4,215 4,215 3,220 2,430 1,040 8,520 8,520 6,655
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,925 7,925 6,189
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $83,310 $98,410 $99,458 $117,615 $144,725 $182,335 $46,845 $47,445 $63,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,605
Model Year201420142014201420142014200620062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$83,310$98,410$99,458$117,615$144,725$182,335$46,845$47,445$63,180
Adjustments for Features-2,990-3,740-5,065-9,815-9,290-14,7150-1,225-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,320$94,670$94,393$107,800$135,435$167,620$46,845$46,220$61,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,350$14,073$27,480$55,115$87,300$625$0$15,160

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014200620062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300      
6-speed manual      $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1000
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key    $250$250   
Remote app  $25      
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0$0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0      
9 kWh battery pack  $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500     
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0   
Rear spoiler        $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer   $100 $100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25      
LED headlights    $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300     
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300     
Carbon fiber trim   $200     
Heated second row seats    $200$200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0      
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,680$5,430$6,755$11,505$10,980$16,405$1,690$2,915$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$3,740$5,065$9,815$9,290$14,715$0$1,225$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-38191-83-64-800-1,141-1,678

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

Model Year20142006
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in106.9 in
Length197.0 in178.4 in
Width76.0 in68.0 in
Height55.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
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%
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%
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 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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