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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: $92,305

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $23,570

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201620162016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLGLGL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210          
Auto-dimming mirrors 420              
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480 960          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720    
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360      
Laminated front side windows 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990              
Wood trim 995 995 995          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 570    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,450    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,950 1,950 1,950
Active stabilizer bars 5,000 5,000   5,000   2,900 2,900  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595      
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295     500
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400      
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750            
Comfort Plus Package     3,170          
Satellite radio       750 750      
Rearview camera       655 655      
Sunshades, second row, power       450 450      
Driver Assistance Package           2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package           4,410    
designo Edition           4,800 4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear           970    
Lighting Package           1,390    
Multicontour seats           1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical           800    
Heated second row seats           620 620  
Sunshades, second row           380 380 380
Roof rack crossbars           320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0          
Auto-dimming mirrors 0              
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0          
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     670    
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306      
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0              
Wood trim 0 0 0          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680 530    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 1,349    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,814 1,814 1,814
Active stabilizer bars 0 0   0   2,697 2,697  
Proximity key 927 927 927          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506      
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0     465
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340      
Premium Package Plus 0 0            
Comfort Plus Package     0          
Satellite radio       0 0      
Rearview camera       0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power       0 0      
Driver Assistance Package           2,604 1,814  
Premium 1 Package           4,101    
designo Edition           4,464 3,813  
Obstacle detection, rear           902    
Lighting Package           1,293    
Multicontour seats           1,023    
Adaptive dampers - electrical           744    
Heated second row seats           577 577  
Sunshades, second row           353 353 353
Roof rack crossbars           298 298 298
Options (change) 39,700 36,390 30,630 19,995 14,995 25,180 12,220 3,150
Options (change) 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767 23,419 11,366 2,930
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 925 925 925
Total Price $115,875 $127,665 $126,605 $157,670 $189,170 $92,305 $104,445 $126,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,419
Model Year20122012201220122012201620162016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLGLGL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$115,875$127,665$126,605$157,670$189,170$92,305$104,445$126,175
Adjustments for Features-775-7750-700-1,750-5,140-6,455-7,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,100$126,890$126,605$156,970$187,420$87,165$97,990$118,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$11,505$41,870$72,320$0$10,825$31,680

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122012201220122012201620162016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLGLGL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75$75
Power door closers      $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125$125$125
Remote app     $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225     
Sunshades, second row     $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Around view cameras      $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention     $150$150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100$100   
Trailer sway control     $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rack     $300$300$300
Cargo net      $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter     $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0   
Panoramic sunroof       $1200
Rear bumper protector     $40$40$40
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Running boards      $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
HD radio     $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150$150
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0$0
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100$100 $100   
Compass     $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150 $150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300     
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats       $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Power-folding third row seats     $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 $500$500$500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$8,340$8,340$7,565$8,265$9,315$12,705$14,020$14,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$775$0$700$1,750$5,140$6,455$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-31-280-17-35-4,784-6,007-6,767

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122016
ModelPanameraGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in121.0 in
Length195.6 in201.6 in
Width76.0 in76.4 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
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, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested210077%
Total Not Requested62523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%
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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested226586%
Total Not Requested37514%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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