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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: $92,125

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $21,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210            
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     720    
Wood trim 995 995 995 995          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990                
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360 360      
Laminated front side windows 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240      
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370 370      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800 570    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 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 2,990 1,950 1,950 1,950
Active stabilizer bars 5,000 5,000   5,000 5,000   3,700 2,900  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090          
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 850      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100      
App support 210 210 210 210 210 210      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595      
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 1,295     500
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 400      
Premium Package Plus 5,680 4,760              
Comfort Plus Package     3,180            
Rearview camera       1,255 655 655      
Heated second row seats       525     620 620  
Sunshades, second row, power       450 450 450      
Multicontour seats             1,100    
Premium 1 Package             3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear             970    
designo Edition             4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package             1,390    
Sunshades, second row             380 380 380
Painted brake calipers (optional)                 0
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0            
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     670    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0                
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306 306      
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0 0      
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680 680 530    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,349    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,814 1,814 1,814
Active stabilizer bars 0 0   0 0   3,441 2,697  
Proximity key 927 927 927 927          
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 935      
App support 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0            
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0     465
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 340      
Premium Package Plus 0 0              
Comfort Plus Package     0            
Rearview camera       0 0 0      
Heated second row seats       0     577 577  
Sunshades, second row, power       0 0 0      
Multicontour seats             1,023    
Premium 1 Package             3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear             902    
designo Edition             4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package             1,293    
Sunshades, second row             353 353 353
Painted brake calipers (optional)                 0
Options (change) 37,170 34,260 29,020 24,575 20,575 15,575 21,580 10,050 2,830
Options (change) 3,694 3,694 3,388 3,694 2,767 2,767 20,071 9,347 2,632
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 995 995 995
Total Price $113,995 $126,585 $126,145 $135,450 $160,200 $191,850 $92,125 $105,995 $129,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,926
Model Year201320132013201320132013201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$113,995$126,585$126,145$135,450$160,200$191,850$92,125$105,995$129,125
Adjustments for Features-775-7750-3,275-1,700-2,725-5,515-6,905-8,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,220$125,810$126,145$132,175$158,500$189,125$86,610$99,090$120,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,590$12,925$18,955$45,280$75,905$0$12,480$33,760

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201320132013201320132013201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300      
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1200
RWD$0$0$0      
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed        $850
Cruise control      $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row       $75$75
Power door closers       $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125$125$125
Remote app      $25$25$25
Remote climate control      $25$25$25
Remote start via app      $75$75$75
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$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
Automatic braking, low-speed        $200
Blind spot collision prevention        $150
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150$150
Hill descent control      $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention        $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$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$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$100   
Trailer sway control      $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails      $250$250$250
Cargo net       $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter      $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit      $400$400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 $500   
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0     
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)        $300
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Rear bumper protector      $40$40$40
Rear spoiler      $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400   
Running boards       $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings       $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support      $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet      $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years      $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25$25
Surround sound    $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$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights      $200$200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer   $100 $100   
Compass      $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25      
LED headlights      $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300     
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150  
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$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100     
Power-folding third row seats      $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0     
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$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   
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,165$7,390$10,665$9,090$10,115$12,905$14,295$16,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$775$0$3,275$1,700$2,725$5,515$6,905$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-290-113-40-53-5,133-6,426-8,147

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,881 lb.5,401 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
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
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, 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%
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%

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
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%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179073%
Total Not Requested65027%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
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?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

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%

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