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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: $81,585

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $70,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,057

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $60,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPanameraC-Class
TrimTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $146,900 $58,930
Base Invoice $132,210 $54,805
Body kit 1,290  
Carbon fiber trim 995 2,590
Blind spot warning system 1,050  
CD changer, remote 560  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   850
AMG Development Package   6,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Body kit 1,097  
Carbon fiber trim 846 2,409
Blind spot warning system 893  
CD changer, remote 476  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   791
AMG Development Package   5,627
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 3,895 20,080
Options (change) 3,312 18,677
Destination 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $151,845 $81,585
Total Invoice $136,572 $76,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,669
Model Year20172012
ModelPanameraC-Class
TrimTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8481hp V8
TransmissionS8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$151,845$81,585
Adjustments for Features-6,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,345$81,585
Total Invoice$136,572$76,057
Adjustments for Features-5,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,726$76,057

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

Model Year20172012
ModelPanameraC-Class
TrimTurboC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,490$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8460

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

Model Year20172012
ModelPanameraC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.1 in108.7 in
Length198.8 in180.7 in
Width76.3 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.3,924 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 in55.0 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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