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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: $115,605

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $7,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $94,900
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330 810        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370 370  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 850
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990 995 995 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210 9,210 9,210 12,625
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990            
Premium Package Plus 5,680 4,760          
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750  
Rearview camera     1,255 1,255 655 655  
Sunshade, rear, power     340 340 340 340  
Heated second row seats     525 525     625
CD changer, remote       650 650 650  
Driver Assistance Package             2,950
Obstacle detection, rear             970
Premium 1 Package             3,690
Limited-slip rear differential             2,030
Special order charge             250
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506  
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488 1,488 1,488 1,488 1,488 1,488 791
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680 680  
Proximity key 927 927 927 927      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 846 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,741
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0            
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power     0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats     0 0     581
CD changer, remote       0 0 0  
Driver Assistance Package             2,744
Obstacle detection, rear             902
Premium 1 Package             3,432
Limited-slip rear differential             1,888
Special order charge             250
Options (change) 38,780 36,620 35,160 24,845 20,845 19,455 26,840
Options (change) 3,601 3,601 3,601 3,601 3,520 2,674 24,980
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $115,605 $128,945 $132,285 $135,720 $160,470 $195,730 $122,615

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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: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,639
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14235, 11585, 14585, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$115,605$128,945$132,285$135,720$160,470$195,730$122,615
Adjustments for Features-25-250-1,650-75-2,000-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,580$128,920$132,285$134,070$160,395$193,730$121,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,340$16,705$18,490$44,815$78,150$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0$0   $0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer      $350
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $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$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175    
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25  
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Compass      $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300   
Massage, driver seat      $100
Metal pedals      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$6,965$6,940$8,590$7,015$8,940$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$25$0$1,650$75$2,000$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-10-56-2-37-861

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,881 lb.4,159 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

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 passenger300No
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested112554%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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 passenger300No
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested112554%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132548%
Total Not Requested145052%

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 passenger300No
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested112554%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
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
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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