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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: $67,825

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $29,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $42,100
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760 710
Wood trim 995 995  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 550
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,110
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,670
Roof rack 400 400 245
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990    
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750  
CD changer, remote     450
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Heating Package     1,370
Lighting Package     910
iPod integration     375
Sunshades, second row     300
Bose Audio Package 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 660
Wood trim 0 846  
Rear wiper 306 306  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 512
Proximity key 927 927 1,032
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 2,046
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 2,483
Roof rack 340 340 228
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
CD changer, remote     418
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Heating Package     1,274
Lighting Package     846
iPod integration     349
Sunshades, second row     279
Options (change) 22,465 19,155 24,850
Options (change) 3,014 3,860 23,109
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $97,815 $109,905 $67,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,102
Model Year201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$97,815$109,905$67,825
Adjustments for Features00-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,815$109,905$66,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,090$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,470$5,470$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,071

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

Model Year20112008
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.4,830 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

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 camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested185068%
Total Not Requested87532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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 wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested87532%
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 R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested447564%
Total Not Requested246536%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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