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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: $96,655

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $3,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraM-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $87,000
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210        
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Wood trim 995 995 995 995      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360 360  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 550
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090     1,110
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 400  
Premium Package Plus 5,680 4,760          
Heated second row seats     525 525     595
Rearview camera     1,255 1,255 655 655  
CD changer, remote       650 650 650  
Satellite radio       750 750 750  
Obstacle detection, rear             770
iPod integration             375
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306 306  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 935 512
Proximity key 927 927 927 927     1,032
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,046
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,483
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680 680  
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 340  
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Heated second row seats     0 0     553
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0  
CD changer, remote       0 0 0  
Satellite radio       0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear             716
iPod integration             349
Options (change) 23,800 20,890 19,250 15,810 11,810 11,810 8,780
Options (change) 3,694 3,694 3,388 3,694 2,767 2,767 8,165
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $100,625 $113,215 $116,375 $126,685 $151,435 $188,085 $96,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,118
Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraM-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14235, 11585, 14585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19295/40-20
Total Price$100,625$113,215$116,375$126,685$151,435$188,085$96,655
Adjustments for Features-425-4250-4,025-2,450-4,375-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,200$112,790$116,375$122,660$148,985$183,710$95,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,590$16,175$22,460$48,785$83,510$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraM-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control      $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Trailer sway control      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net      $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails      $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat      $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
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Running boards      $350
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration      $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information   $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $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   
Metal pedals      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,905$4,480$8,505$6,930$8,855$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$425$0$4,025$2,450$4,375$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-180-148-61-87-1,177

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

Model Year20132008
ModelPanameraM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in114.7 in
Length195.6 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,706 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 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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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%
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%

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 ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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