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

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

Lowest Total Price: $66,240

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $28,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseSTurboR350R500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $48,000 $55,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510      
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760   690 690
Wood trim 995 995      
Rear wiper 360 360 360    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 530 530
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020   1,050 1,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 3,000 3,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990     1,400 1,200
Proximity key 1,090 1,090     1,080
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750      
Satellite radio     750 500 500
CD changer, remote     650    
Multicontour front seats       780 780
Lighting Package       890 890
Entertainment Package       1,190  
Comfort Package       1,350 625
Trim Package       1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Rear side airbags       385 385
Power liftgate       520 520
Sunroof       1,490 1,490
Heated second row seats       1,190 690
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0      
Bose Audio Package 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   642 642
Wood trim 0 846      
Rear wiper 306 306 306    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 493 493
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0   976 976
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 2,790 2,790
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0     1,302 1,116
Proximity key 927 927     1,004
Premium Package Plus 0 0      
Satellite radio     638 465 465
CD changer, remote     553    
Multicontour front seats       725 725
Lighting Package       828 828
Entertainment Package       1,107  
Comfort Package       1,256 581
Trim Package       1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear       698 698
Rear side airbags       358 358
Power liftgate       484 484
Sunroof       1,386 1,386
Heated second row seats       1,107 642
Options (change) 19,390 16,080 5,365 17,465 15,380
Options (change) 1,233 2,079 1,497 16,245 14,304
Destination 950 950 950 775 775
Total Price $94,740 $106,830 $141,615 $66,240 $71,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,886
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseSTurboR350R500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$94,740$106,830$141,615$66,240$71,655
Adjustments for Features00-1,000-635-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,740$106,830$140,615$65,605$70,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,090$45,875$0$5,190

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

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseSTurboR350R500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300   
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
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   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,020$6,020$7,020$6,655$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,000$635$860
Value of Feature Adjustments00-17-591-801

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

Model Year20112006
ModelPanameraR-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in126.6 in
Length195.6 in203.0 in
Width76.0 in75.7 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft385.0 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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested195072%
Total Not Requested77528%

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 camera200No
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 Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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