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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $103,845

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $1,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $93,550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210 3,210      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990        
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 510
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Premium Package Plus 5,650          
Obstacle detection, front   600 600      
Sunshade, rear, power   340 340 340 340  
Satellite radio       750 750  
CD changer, remote       650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear           1,120
Premium Package 2           4,035
iPod integration           425
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 474
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 2,046
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0          
Obstacle detection, front   0 0      
Sunshade, rear, power   0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio       0 0  
CD changer, remote       0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear           1,042
Premium Package 2           3,753
iPod integration           395
Options (change) 27,670 24,240 22,250 9,330 7,940 8,290
Options (change) 2,113 2,113 2,113 1,186 1,186 7,710
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $103,845 $115,515 $118,225 $147,005 $182,115 $105,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,075
Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,845$115,515$118,225$147,005$182,115$105,315
Adjustments for Features-1,715-1,090-1,390-2,215-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,130$114,425$116,835$144,790$177,950$105,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,295$14,705$42,660$75,820$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer     $350
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175   
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
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 bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$4,230$4,530$5,355$7,305$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$1,090$1,390$2,215$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-51-29-36-33-490

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122008
ModelPanameraCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in112.4 in
Length195.6 in193.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested2525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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