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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: $85,995

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $14,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $81,300
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Wood trim 995 995    
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,850
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 550
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800 800 800 550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Roof rack 400 400 400  
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750    
Heated steering wheel     250 0
Rearview camera     655  
CD changer, remote     650  
Roof rack crossbars       300
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
Bose Audio Package 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0 846    
Rear wiper 306 306 306  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 1,720
Proximity key 927 927    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 512
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680 680 680 512
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Roof rack 340 340 340  
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Heated steering wheel     0 0
Rearview camera     0  
CD changer, remote     553  
Roof rack crossbars       279
Options (change) 25,365 22,055 9,350 3,820
Options (change) 4,374 5,220 4,638 3,553
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $100,715 $112,805 $145,600 $85,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,288
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$100,715$112,805$145,600$85,995
Adjustments for Features00-1,625-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,715$112,805$143,975$82,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,090$43,260$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector   $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,015$6,640$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,625$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments00-62-3,425

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested225083%
Total Not Requested47517%

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
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested230083%
Total Not Requested47517%

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