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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,255

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $41,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $38,950
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 790
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990         1,900
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
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      
Rearview camera       655 655  
Heated steering wheel       250 250 250
Sunshades, second row, power       450 450  
Interior Package           2,500
Upholstered instrument panel           650
Premium Package           720
Lighting Package           1,390
Multimedia Package           2,330
14-way power passenger seat           430
Panoramic sunroof           1,480
Special order charge           250
Heated second row seats           620
Rear side airbags           420
Sunshades, second row           380
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     670
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0 512
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 735
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0         1,767
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935  
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Comfort Plus Package     0      
Rearview camera       0 0  
Heated steering wheel       0 0 233
Sunshades, second row, power       0 0  
Interior Package           2,325
Upholstered instrument panel           605
Premium Package           670
Lighting Package           1,293
Multimedia Package           2,167
14-way power passenger seat           400
Panoramic sunroof           1,376
Special order charge           233
Heated second row seats           577
Rear side airbags           391
Sunshades, second row           353
Options (change) 20,465 17,155 15,215 7,230 7,230 15,380
Options (change) 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767 14,307
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 925
Total Price $96,640 $108,430 $111,190 $144,905 $181,405 $55,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,183
Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19235/60-18
Total Price$96,640$108,430$111,190$144,905$181,405$55,255
Adjustments for Features00-125-2,375-4,325-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,640$108,430$111,065$142,530$177,080$53,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$14,425$45,890$80,440$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLC
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start via app     $75
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Tires, run-flat     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Cargo organizer     $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails     $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
HD radio     $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power-folding second row seats     $700
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 
Crosswind stabilization     $50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Suggestive steering     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$6,790$6,915$9,165$11,115$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$125$2,375$4,325$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5-61-89-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelPanameraGLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in113.1 in
Length195.6 in183.3 in
Width76.0 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft356.5 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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested205075%
Total Not Requested67525%

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 second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested62523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150084%
Total Not Requested29016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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