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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: $46,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $45,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,980

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $39,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017200720072007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   690 690 690
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290      
CD changer, remote 560 560 560      
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390      
Wood trim 995 995        
Sunroof Package       1,790 1,790 1,790
Power driver seat       600    
Entertainment Package       1,460 1,460 1,460
Xenon HID headlights       790 790 790
Folding second row seats       290 290 290
Rear side airbags       385 385 385
Heated front seats       680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar       820 820 820
Navigation system       2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,500 1,500 1,500
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   642 642 642
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097      
CD changer, remote 476 476 476      
Sunshade, rear, power 332 332 332      
Wood trim 846 846        
Sunroof Package       1,665 1,665 1,665
Power driver seat       558    
Entertainment Package       1,358 1,358 1,358
Xenon HID headlights       735 735 735
Folding second row seats       270 270 270
Rear side airbags       358 358 358
Heated front seats       633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar       763 763 763
Navigation system       2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 5,845 5,845 2,240 11,980 11,380 11,380
Options (change) 4,970 4,970 1,905 11,143 10,585 10,585
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 775 775 775
Total Price $91,895 $106,795 $150,190 $46,155 $50,155 $50,755
Total Invoice $82,520 $95,930 $135,165 $42,980 $46,700 $47,258

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,291
Model Year201720172017200720072007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS8S8S8T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10710, 14320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$91,895$106,795$150,190$46,155$50,155$50,755
Adjustments for Features-5,690-7,390-10,340-9250-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,205$99,405$139,850$45,230$50,155$49,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$53,645$0$4,925$4,300
Total Invoice$82,520$95,930$135,165$42,980$46,700$47,258
Adjustments for Features-5,110-6,638-9,306-8610-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,410$89,292$125,859$42,119$46,700$46,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,882$48,449$0$4,581$3,998

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

Model Year201720172017200720072007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
6-speed manual    $150 
RWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key  $250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
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$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
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$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Heated second row seats  $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$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 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$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$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$8,505$10,205$13,155$3,740$2,815$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$7,390$10,340$925$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,110-6,638-9,306-8610-1,141

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

Model Year20172007
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.1 in106.9 in
Length198.8 in178.4 in
Width76.3 in68.0 in
Height56.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.2 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 seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
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%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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