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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: $89,270

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $7,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $85,300
Premium Package Plus 6,820 2,660 6,280 4,700 3,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360 360  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990            
Wood trim 995 995 995 995        
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,555 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,950
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Roof rack 430 430 430 430 430 430 430  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,275 3,655 3,655        
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Blind spot warning system           850 850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           840 840  
Rear air vents with automatic controls           1,020 1,020  
Rearview camera           655 655  
Roof rack crossbars               320
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0            
Wood trim 0 0 0 0        
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,814
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system           0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls           0 0  
Rearview camera           0 0  
Roof rack crossbars               298
Options (change) 20,245 16,160 17,715 15,775 9,885 9,360 9,360 3,095
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,879
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0
Total Price $99,340 $97,155 $111,910 $108,118 $124,280 $151,655 $190,655 $89,270

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,735
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20295/40-21
Total Price$99,340$97,155$111,910$108,118$124,280$151,655$190,655$89,270
Adjustments for Features0-2500-150-4,075-3,100-8,525-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,340$96,905$111,910$107,968$120,205$148,555$182,130$84,865
Cost Above Minimum$2,435$0$15,005$11,063$23,300$51,650$85,225$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD    $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet       $100
Power flip-out rear side windows       $125
Remote app   $25    
Remote window/roof operation       $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system       $0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Hill descent control       $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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$50$50 
Cargo net       $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter       $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit       $400
Residual heat       $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0      
Body kit      $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0   
Bodyside moldings       $75
Deep-tinted rear windows       $275
Glass roof panel(s)       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector       $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Running boards       $350
Skid plates       $150
Wheel-lip moldings       $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player       $0
iPod integration       $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot       $25
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Traffic information       $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 $100 
Compass       $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25
Performance meter    $150 $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300   
Carbon fiber trim    $200   
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100   
Power-folding third row seats       $1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel       $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,465$5,215$5,365$9,290$8,315$13,740$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$0$150$4,075$3,100$8,525$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305-33-20-44-4,100

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162012
ModelPanameraGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in121.1 in
Length197.0 in200.6 in
Width76.0 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested295095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested195093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested130091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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