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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: $40,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400 $55,900
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780 1,780      
PDLS 1,020 1,020 1,020      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830     710
Wood trim 1,000 1,000 1,000      
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 550
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100     1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,670
Heated second row seats 550 550 550      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890  
Leather seating surfaces           2,100
Premium II Package           8,600
Heating Package           810
Adaptive cruise control           2,200
Voice control for nav and audio           510
iPod integration           375
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513 1,513      
PDLS 867 867 867      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706     660
Wood trim 850 850 850      
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 867 867 867 867 867 512
Proximity key 935 935 935     1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,483
Heated second row seats 468 468 468      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 961 961 961 961 961  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 680 680 680 680 680  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456  
Leather seating surfaces           1,953
Premium II Package           7,998
Heating Package           753
Adaptive cruise control           2,046
Voice control for nav and audio           474
iPod integration           349
Options (change) 19,600 19,600 19,600 9,530 9,530 19,635
Options (change) 16,662 16,662 16,662 8,101 8,101 18,260
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0
Total Price $116,850 $117,980 $129,850 $164,580 $192,310 $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 Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,732
Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH335hp V8
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21265/60-18
Total Price$116,850$117,980$129,850$164,580$192,310$76,410
Adjustments for Features-660-1,235-660-1,560-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,190$116,745$129,190$163,020$185,275$76,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$13,000$46,830$69,085$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGL
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control $25  $25 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
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 area partition net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0 
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0 
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 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100  $100 
Compass     $0
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter $150  $150 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,605$11,180$10,605$11,505$16,980$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$1,235$660$1,560$7,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-100-116-90-87-910

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelPanameraGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.1 in121.1 in
Length198.8 in200.6 in
Width76.3 in76.0 in
Height56.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
18.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Sport Turismo

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
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 controls25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested465082%
Total Not Requested104018%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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