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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: $96,865

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $21,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,158

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $14,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSTurboGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880 2,880      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,550 1,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   720    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,185 2,185        
Rear wiper 360 360 360      
Laminated front side windows 1,240 1,240 1,240      
Wood trim 995 995        
Ionizing air filtration 340 340 340 280 280 280
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,450    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,630 2,630 2,630 1,950 1,950 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 790 790 790     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,015 1,015 1,015      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 495 495 495      
Around view cameras 1,190 1,190 1,190      
Lane keeping assist 1,210 1,210 1,210      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790        
Cargo net 0 0 0      
Black exterior trim (optional) 390 390 590   300 300
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490      
Premium Package Plus 6,250 6,250 2,780      
Active stabilizer bars   5,000 5,000 3,700 2,900  
Wheels, dark finish     1,475     500
275/35ZR21     2,440      
designo Edition       4,900 4,200  
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 1,375  
Premium 1 Package       3,830    
Parking Assist Package       1,290    
Lighting Package       1,390    
Multicontour seats       1,100    
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090  
Heated second row seats       620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570    
Power door closers       550    
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,448 2,448 2,448      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,317 1,317        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   670    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,857 1,857        
Rear wiper 306 306 306      
Laminated front side windows 1,054 1,054 1,054      
Wood trim 846 846        
Ionizing air filtration 289 289 289 260 260 260
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,199 1,199 1,199 1,349    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,236 2,236 2,236 1,814 1,814 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 672 672 672     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 863 863 863      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 421 421 421      
Around view cameras 1,012 1,012 1,012      
Lane keeping assist 1,029 1,029 1,029      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,692 1,692        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222        
Cargo net 0 0 0      
Black exterior trim (optional) 332 332 502   279 279
Sunshades, second row, power 417 417 417      
Premium Package Plus 5,313 5,313 2,363      
Active stabilizer bars   4,250 4,250 3,441 2,697  
Wheels, dark finish     1,254     465
275/35ZR21     2,074      
designo Edition       4,557 3,906  
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 1,279  
Premium 1 Package       3,562    
Parking Assist Package       1,200    
Lighting Package       1,293    
Multicontour seats       1,023    
Heated steering wheel       233 233  
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014  
Heated second row seats       577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530    
Power door closers       512    
Sunshades, second row       353 353 353
Options (change) 32,030 37,030 26,335 26,320 13,345 3,410
Options (change) 27,231 31,481 22,389 24,481 12,412 3,171
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 995 995 995
Total Price $118,080 $137,980 $174,285 $96,865 $109,290 $129,705
Total Invoice $104,781 $122,441 $155,649 $90,158 $101,711 $120,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,556
Model Year201720172017201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSTurboGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS8S8S8T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14710, 14710, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/35-21275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$118,080$137,980$174,285$96,865$109,290$129,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,075-5,300-6,090-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,080$135,380$172,210$91,565$103,200$124,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,300$54,130$0$11,635$32,500
Total Invoice$104,781$122,441$155,649$90,158$101,711$120,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,307-1,853-4,933-5,668-5,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,781$120,134$153,796$85,225$96,043$115,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,353$49,015$0$10,818$30,222

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201720172017201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSTurboGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
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
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Corner notification$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Intersection assist  $25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Road sign information$75$75$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$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    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,930$8,530$8,005$11,230$12,020$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,075$5,300$6,090$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,307-1,853-4,933-5,668-5,248

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172018
ModelPanameraGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.1 in121.1 in
Length198.8 in202.0 in
Width76.3 in76.1 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
17.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested250084%
Total Not Requested47516%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested250084%
Total Not Requested47516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights50Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%
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 hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested224086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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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