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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: $53,565

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $38,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $35,350 $41,400
Premium Package Plus 6,820                
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     720 720
Metal pedals 625 625 625 625 625 625 625    
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540    
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630 630    
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390 390 390 440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,555 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850 850    
Premium Package     2,230 2,040          
Rearview camera         655 655 655    
Auto-dimming headlights           610 610    
Lighting Package               1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package               2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package               1,530 1,530
Special order charge               250 250
Leather Package               1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package               2,500  
Driver Assistance Package               2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear               970 970
Rear spoiler               300  
Rear side airbags               420 420
Proximity key               650 650
Wood trim                 0
Premium Package Plus 0                
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     669 669
Metal pedals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 409 409
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 698 698
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package     0 0          
Rearview camera         0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights           0 0    
Lighting Package               1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package               2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package               1,423 1,423
Special order charge               250 250
Leather Package               1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package               2,325  
Driver Assistance Package               2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear               902 902
Rear spoiler               279  
Rear side airbags               391 391
Proximity key               605 605
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 16,220 10,705 12,480 11,750 10,905 10,725 9,335 17,310 14,510
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,118 13,514
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $95,315 $91,700 $106,675 $104,093 $125,300 $153,020 $190,630 $53,565 $56,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,910
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$95,315$91,700$106,675$104,093$125,300$153,020$190,630$53,565$56,815
Adjustments for Features-825-2500-1,300-6,175-5,850-11,275-750-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,490$91,450$106,675$102,793$119,125$147,170$179,355$52,815$55,715
Cost Above Minimum$3,040$0$15,225$11,343$27,675$55,720$87,905$0$2,900

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive       $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250    $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention       $150$150
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Driver drowsiness monitor       $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention       $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire       $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250        
Rear dual-zone climate control$125        
Rear wiper   $175     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0       
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0  
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash       $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player       $0$0
In-vehicle Internet       $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot       $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation       $225$225
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100 $100  
Compass       $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights     $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Performance meter    $150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300    
Carbon fiber trim    $200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300        
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats       $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim     $300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,190$4,615$4,365$5,665$10,540$10,215$15,640$5,115$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$250$0$1,300$6,175$5,850$11,275$750$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-3047-49-38-59-699-1,025

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

Model Year20162013
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length197.0 in180.7 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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 Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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