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

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,410

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $24,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $55,900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990  
PDLS 770    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760 710
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990    
Heated front seats 525    
Wood trim 995 995  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 550
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,670
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 510
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,200
Heated second row seats 525    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020  
Rearview camera 1,255    
Roof rack 400 400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655  
Premium Package Plus   4,750  
Leather seating surfaces     2,100
Premium II Package     8,600
Heating Package     810
iPod integration     375
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Bose Audio Package 0 0  
PDLS 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 660
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Heated front seats 0    
Wood trim 0 846  
Rear wiper 306 306  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 512
Proximity key 927 927 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 2,483
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 474
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 2,046
Heated second row seats 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0  
Rearview camera 0    
Roof rack 340 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,953
Premium II Package     7,998
Heating Package     753
iPod integration     349
Options (change) 25,535 22,810 19,635
Options (change) 3,014 3,860 18,260
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $100,885 $113,560 $76,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,631
Model Year201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$100,885$113,560$76,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,885$112,460$73,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,575$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,505$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-2,527

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112008
ModelPanameraGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in121.1 in
Length195.6 in200.6 in
Width76.0 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft383.3 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%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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 adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested87532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Total Requested462581%
Total Not Requested106519%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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