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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: $101,155

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $86,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210 3,210   1,505 1,505  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990          
Wood trim 995 995 995 995      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090     1,080
Integrated hands-free telephone 930 930 930 930 930 930 1,450
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 3,110
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Premium Package Plus 5,680            
Obstacle detection, front   600 600 600      
Sunshade, rear, power   340 340 340 340 340  
Satellite radio       750 750 750 699
CD changer, remote       650 650 650  
Lighting Package             1,220
Comfort Package             1,750
Obstacle detection, rear             1,100
Power trunk closer             510
CD changer, in-dash             430
Navigation system             1,240
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0          
Wood trim 0 0 0 0      
Proximity key 927 927 927 927     1,004
Integrated hands-free telephone 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,349
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,892
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680 680  
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0            
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0      
Sunshade, rear, power   0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio       0 0 0 650
CD changer, remote       0 0 0  
Lighting Package             1,135
Comfort Package             1,628
Obstacle detection, rear             1,023
Power trunk closer             474
CD changer, in-dash             400
Navigation system             1,153
Options (change) 24,330 21,290 19,300 11,845 9,875 8,485 12,589
Options (change) 1,607 1,607 1,607 1,607 680 680 11,708
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $101,155 $113,615 $116,425 $122,720 $149,500 $184,760 $101,664

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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: $2,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,115
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14235, 11585, 14585, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,155$113,615$116,425$122,720$149,500$184,760$101,664
Adjustments for Features-2,290-1,565-1,865-4,065-3,490-5,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,865$112,050$114,560$118,655$146,010$179,345$101,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,185$15,695$19,790$47,145$80,480$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0   $0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100      
Power liftgate$350$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
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200      
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175    
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information   $25$25$25 
Voice control for integrated telephone      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Performance meter   $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   $200$200 
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,180$4,480$6,680$6,105$8,030$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$1,565$1,865$4,065$3,490$5,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-58-36-41-86-39-490

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132006
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.3,813 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%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
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 Turbo

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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo 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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Integrated hands-free telephone
FeatureValueRequested?
Integrated hands-free telephone500Yes
Voice control for integrated telephone25No
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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