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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: $112,610

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $58,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelPanameraCLS
TrimTurboCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,700 $99,500
Satellite radio 750  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
Sunshade, rear, power 340  
Body kit 1,390  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750 850
Carbon fiber trim 995 2,850
Blind spot warning system 850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Rearview camera 655  
4.8L V8 21,735  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0  
CD changer, remote 650  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Satellite radio 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 0  
Body kit 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488 791
Carbon fiber trim 846 2,651
Blind spot warning system 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680  
Rearview camera 0  
4.8L V8 0  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0  
CD changer, remote 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 33,000 12,185
Options (change) 3,520 11,334
Destination 975 925
Total Price $170,675 $112,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,135
Model Year20122014
ModelPanameraCLS
TrimTurboCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$170,675$112,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$170,675$110,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
ModelPanameraCLS
TrimTurboCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,915$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,164

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
ModelPanameraCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in113.2 in
Length195.6 in194.5 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,355 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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