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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: $49,345

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $43,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,951

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $37,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720102010
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $31,248 $36,968
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   720 720
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090   1,130 1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,015 1,015 1,015 700 700
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390    
CD changer, remote 560 560 560    
Premium 2 Package       3,700 1,400
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650
Dynamic Handling Package       1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590
Rear spoiler       300  
Rear side airbags       410 410
Rearview camera       450 450
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650
Panoramic sunroof       1,070 1,070
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   670 670
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097    
Proximity key 927 927   1,051 1,051
Illuminated door sill trim plates 863 863 863 651 651
Sunshade, rear, power 332 332 332    
CD changer, remote 476 476 476    
Premium 2 Package       3,441 1,302
Multimedia Package       2,464 2,464
Dynamic Handling Package       1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479
Rear spoiler       279  
Rear side airbags       381 381
Rearview camera       418 418
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604
Panoramic sunroof       995 995
Options (change) 6,955 6,955 3,255 14,870 12,270
Options (change) 5,914 5,914 2,768 13,828 11,410
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875
Total Price $93,005 $107,905 $151,205 $49,345 $52,895
Total Invoice $83,464 $96,874 $136,028 $45,951 $49,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,103
Model Year20172017201720102010
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS8S8S8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10710, 14100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$93,005$107,905$151,205$49,345$52,895
Adjustments for Features-3,800-5,500-9,1500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,205$102,405$142,055$49,345$51,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$52,850$0$2,300
Total Invoice$83,464$96,874$136,028$45,951$49,253
Adjustments for Features-3,410-4,938-8,2320-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,054$91,936$127,796$45,951$48,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,882$47,742$0$2,138

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

Model Year20172017201720102010
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSTurboC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through   $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  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Heated second row seats  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,865$7,565$11,215$2,065$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$5,500$9,150$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,410-4,938-8,2320-1,164

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

Model Year20172010
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.1 in108.7 in
Length198.8 in182.3 in
Width76.3 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 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 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 seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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 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 seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested237590%
Total Not Requested27510%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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