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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: $88,420

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $12,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $84,450
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990          
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750        
Comfort Plus Package     3,170      
Satellite radio       750 750  
Heated steering wheel       250 250 225
Rearview camera       655 655  
CD changer, remote       650 650  
Roof rack crossbars           320
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0          
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,814
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Comfort Plus Package     0      
Satellite radio       0 0  
Heated steering wheel       0 0 209
Rearview camera       0 0  
CD changer, remote       0 0  
Roof rack crossbars           298
Options (change) 24,695 21,385 19,445 10,420 10,420 3,095
Options (change) 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767 2,879
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $100,870 $112,660 $115,420 $148,095 $184,595 $88,420

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,995
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$100,870$112,660$115,420$148,095$184,595$88,420
Adjustments for Features00-125-1,900-3,850-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,870$112,660$115,295$146,195$180,745$84,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$14,425$45,325$79,875$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$225$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, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat     $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 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Running boards     $350
Skid plates     $150
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $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
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
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$650 
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,690$4,815$6,590$8,540$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$125$1,900$3,850$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5-48-78-3,634

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122011
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.5,347 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested230083%
Total Not Requested47517%

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, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

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