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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: $71,970

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $39,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPanameraM-Class
TrimS HybridML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $96,150 $55,790
Bose Audio Package 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Wood trim 995  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 580
Proximity key 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,950
Blind spot warning system 850 600
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
HD radio 370  
Roof rack 400  
Comfort Plus Package 3,180  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Lighting Package   985
Heated front seats   750
Heated second row seats   620
Roof rack crossbars   245
Heated steering wheel   225
Bose Audio Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Wood trim 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 539
Proximity key 927  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,814
Blind spot warning system 0 558
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
HD radio 0  
Roof rack 340  
Comfort Plus Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Lighting Package   916
Heated front seats   698
Heated second row seats   577
Roof rack crossbars   228
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 14,350 15,305
Options (change) 2,708 14,235
Destination 975 875
Total Price $111,475 $71,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,075
Model Year20132011
ModelPanameraM-Class
TrimS HybridML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8B8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/65-17
Total Price$111,475$71,970
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,475$71,715

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

Model Year20132011
ModelPanameraM-Class
TrimS HybridML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,440$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237

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

Model Year20132011
ModelPanameraM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in114.7 in
Length195.6 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.5,227 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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 S Hybrid

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested281582%
Total Not Requested60018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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