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

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $109,765

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $8,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelPanameraPanameraE-Class
TrimBaseSE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $91,500
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490  
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510  
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 1,910
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750 1,750 850
Proximity key 1,090 1,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 12,626
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990    
Roof rack 400 400  
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750  
Satellite radio   750  
Premium 1 Package     2,120
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Premium 2 Package     2,000
Rear side airbags     420
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Adaptive cruise control 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0  
Bose Audio Package 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Rear wiper 306 306  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 1,776
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488 1,488 791
Proximity key 927 927  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 11,741
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0    
Roof rack 340 340  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Satellite radio   0  
Premium 1 Package     1,972
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Premium 2 Package     1,860
Rear side airbags     391
Options (change) 34,415 31,855 25,726
Options (change) 4,247 4,247 23,926
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $109,765 $122,605 $118,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,266
Model Year201120112012
ModelPanameraPanameraE-Class
TrimBaseSE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$109,765$122,605$118,101
Adjustments for Features00-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,765$122,605$117,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,840$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year201120112012
ModelPanameraPanameraE-Class
TrimBaseSE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,890$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-433

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112012
ModelPanameraE-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.0 in113.2 in
Length195.6 in192.7 in
Width76.0 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft357.4 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%
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%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 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 lights50No
Total Requested180066%
Total Not Requested92534%

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?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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, power225No
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested136593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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