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

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $36,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $39,750 $48,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210 3,210          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 400    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090       1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635 635 635 635 635 635    
Wood trim 995 995 995 995        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990         1,775 1,575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 750 750
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360 360    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     690 690
Premium Package Plus 5,680              
Obstacle detection, front   600 600 600        
Satellite radio       750 750 750 500 500
CD changer, remote       650 650 650    
Lighting Package             890 890
Entertainment Package             1,080 1,080
Comfort Package             1,450 1,450
Premium Package             6,150 3,750
Sunroof             1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear             750 750
Rear side airbags             385 385
Heated front seats             690  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0          
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 340    
Proximity key 927 927 927 927       1,004
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0         1,651 1,465
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0 698 698
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306 306    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     642 642
Premium Package Plus 0              
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0        
Satellite radio       0 0 0 465 465
CD changer, remote       0 0 0    
Lighting Package             828 828
Entertainment Package             1,004 1,004
Comfort Package             1,349 1,349
Premium Package             5,720 3,488
Sunroof             1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear             698 698
Rear side airbags             358 358
Heated front seats             642  
Options (change) 16,460 13,080 10,730 7,290 3,815 3,815 16,500 14,190
Options (change) 1,573 1,573 1,267 1,573 646 646 15,348 13,199
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 775 775
Total Price $93,285 $105,405 $107,855 $118,165 $143,440 $180,090 $57,025 $63,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,101
Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14235, 11585, 14585, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$93,285$105,405$107,855$118,165$143,440$180,090$57,025$63,465
Adjustments for Features-8500-125-3,500-2,125-4,050-435-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,435$105,405$107,730$114,665$141,315$176,040$56,590$62,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,970$15,295$22,230$48,880$83,605$0$6,165

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225       
Sunshades, second row, power$225       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control      $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200       
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net      $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Roof rails      $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat      $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 $500  
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0    
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200   $200$200  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,270$4,420$4,545$7,920$6,545$8,470$4,855$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$125$3,500$2,125$4,050$435$710
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3-75-24-36-405-661

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20132006
ModelPanameraM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in114.7 in
Length195.6 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft372.4 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%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Heated second row seats200No
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested97536%

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, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested325084%
Total Not Requested62516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%

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