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

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $128,625

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $1,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelPanameraGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $89,800 $125,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510  
Bose Audio Package 1,990  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480  
Satellite radio 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Active stabilizer bars 5,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Proximity key 1,090  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100  
Rear wiper 360  
Laminated front side windows 1,240  
Wood trim 995  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 0
AWD 4,000  
Roof rack 400  
Premium Package Plus 4,750  
Sunshades, second row   380
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Bose Audio Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Active stabilizer bars 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Proximity key 927  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935  
Rear wiper 306  
Laminated front side windows 0  
Wood trim 846  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0
AWD 0  
Roof rack 340  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 39,580 2,330
Options (change) 4,540 2,167
Destination 950 995
Total Price $130,330 $128,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,009
Model Year20112018
ModelPanameraGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18295/40-21
Total Price$130,330$128,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,330$123,045

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelPanameraGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$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 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,740$15,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,192

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelPanameraGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in121.1 in
Length195.6 in202.0 in
Width76.0 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.5,754 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 S

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
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 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%
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, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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