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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: $100,214

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $5,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $86,600
18-way adaptive power front seats 3,320 3,320 3,320 1,550 1,550  
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560  
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 400 400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 840 840 840 840 840  
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100     1,080
Wood trim 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,190   2,190      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890  
Lighting Package           1,220
Comfort Package           1,750
Obstacle detection, rear           1,100
Power trunk closer           510
CD changer, in-dash           430
Satellite radio           699
Navigation system           1,240
Adaptive cruise control           3,110
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,822 2,822 2,822 1,317 1,317  
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476  
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097  
Sunshade, rear, power 340 340 340 340 340  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 714 714 714 714 714  
Proximity key 935 935 935     1,004
Wood trim 850 850 850      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,199 1,199 1,199 1,199 1,199  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,861   1,861      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456  
Lighting Package           1,135
Comfort Package           1,628
Obstacle detection, rear           1,023
Power trunk closer           474
CD changer, in-dash           400
Satellite radio           650
Navigation system           1,153
Adaptive cruise control           2,892
Options (change) 19,620 17,430 19,620 8,940 8,940 11,139
Options (change) 16,678 14,817 16,678 7,599 7,599 10,359
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 775
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 1,700
Total Price $105,670 $111,410 $123,670 $159,990 $187,720 $100,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,510
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH469hp V8
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$105,670$111,410$123,670$159,990$187,720$100,214
Adjustments for Features-3,215-5,490-4,915-5,615-11,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,455$105,920$118,755$154,375$176,630$100,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$16,300$51,920$74,175$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraCLS
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0    $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer     $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control $25  $25 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0 
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0 
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100  $100 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter $150  $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $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 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,930$10,205$9,630$10,330$15,805$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$5,490$4,915$5,615$11,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-539-453-705-304-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
ModelPanameraCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.1 in112.4 in
Length198.8 in193.0 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.8 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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera 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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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 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 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%
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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