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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,775

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $33,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SE350E550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $48,850 $55,450
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720 720
Wood trim 995 995 995        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 750 750
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 615 615 760 760
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Premium Package Plus 5,650            
14-way power front seats   1,705          
Sunshade, rear, power   340   340 340    
Rearview camera   1,255   655 655    
Comfort Plus Package     3,170        
CD changer, remote       650 650    
Premium 2 Package           2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package           4,000 4,000
Distronic Plus Package           2,650 2,650
Rear spoiler           300 300
Rear side airbags           420 420
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0    
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     669 669
Wood trim 0 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 698 698
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 707 707
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680    
Proximity key 927 927 927        
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Body kit 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0            
14-way power front seats   0          
Sunshade, rear, power   0   0 0    
Rearview camera   0   0 0    
Comfort Plus Package     0        
CD changer, remote       0 0    
Premium 2 Package           2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package           3,720 3,720
Distronic Plus Package           2,465 2,465
Rear spoiler           279 279
Rear side airbags           391 391
Options (change) 18,675 15,905 15,775 9,385 7,995 12,050 12,050
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 3,048 2,121 2,121 11,208 11,208
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $94,850 $107,180 $111,750 $147,060 $182,170 $61,775 $68,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,529
Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SE350E550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$94,850$107,180$111,750$147,060$182,170$61,775$68,375
Adjustments for Features-450-25-1,750-4,575-6,5250-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,400$107,155$110,000$142,485$175,645$61,775$67,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,755$15,600$48,085$81,245$0$6,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SE350E550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power$225 $225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175    
Residual heat     $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio     $50$50
iPod integration     $100$100
SD Card slot     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter    $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,465$7,190$10,015$11,965$5,440$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$25$1,750$4,575$6,525$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-1-63-96-1110-372

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122011
ModelPanameraE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length195.6 in185.0 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 seat100No
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 lights50No
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%
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

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested191583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested191583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

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