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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: $114,735

Porsche Panamera Edition   
Difference: $8,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $95,900
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510   1,510 1,510        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330 1,330 810        
Premium Package Plus 6,820 2,660 6,280 4,700 3,100 4,970 4,780  
LED headlights 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990            
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210 9,210   12,625
255/45ZR19 1,950   1,560 1,560        
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990   995 995 2,850
Metal pedals 625 625 625 625 625 625 625  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390 390 390  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,555 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 850
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630 630  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,275 3,655 3,655        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
Auto-dimming headlights           610 610  
Premium 1 Package               3,690
Driver Assistance Package               2,950
Obstacle detection, rear               970
Heated second row seats               625
Special order charge               250
Limited-slip rear differential               2,030
18-way adaptive power front seats 0   0 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0 0        
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
LED headlights 0 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0            
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0 0 0   11,741
255/45ZR19 0   0 0        
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0   0 0 2,651
Metal pedals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0        
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 791
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming headlights           0 0  
Premium 1 Package               3,432
Driver Assistance Package               2,744
Obstacle detection, rear               902
Heated second row seats               581
Special order charge               250
Limited-slip rear differential               1,888
Options (change) 41,285 33,740 38,365 35,725 23,840 21,705 10,915 26,840
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,980
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0
Total Price $120,380 $114,735 $132,560 $128,068 $138,235 $164,000 $192,210 $123,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,106
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$120,380$114,735$132,560$128,068$138,235$164,000$192,210$123,645
Adjustments for Features-5500-550-850-2,750-1,475-2,900-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,830$114,735$132,010$127,218$135,485$162,525$189,310$122,895
Cost Above Minimum$5,095$0$17,275$12,483$20,750$47,790$74,575$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0   $0
AWD    $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power door closers     $300$300 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer       $350
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, low-speed       $200
Blind spot collision prevention       $150
Driver drowsiness monitor       $150
Lane departure prevention       $150
Temporary spare tire       $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents       $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175    
Residual heat       $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0      
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player       $0
In-vehicle Internet       $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot       $25
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation       $225
Traffic + travel information       $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Compass       $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25
Performance meter$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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
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$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$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,115$5,665$5,965$7,865$6,590$8,015$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0$550$850$2,750$1,475$2,900$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-425-20-9-15-698

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162013
ModelPanameraCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in113.2 in
Length197.0 in194.5 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

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?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested27519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested180076%
Total Not Requested57524%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested180076%
Total Not Requested57524%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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