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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: $62,660

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $47,650
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 570
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090     1,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,850
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 245
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990          
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750        
Comfort Plus Package     3,170      
Rearview camera       655 655  
CD changer, remote       650 650  
Sunshades, second row, power       450 450  
Premium II Package           7,850
Panoramic sunroof           1,050
Heated front seats           720
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     670
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 530
Proximity key 927 927 927     1,051
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,720
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 228
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0          
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Comfort Plus Package     0      
Rearview camera       0 0  
CD changer, remote       0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power       0 0  
Premium II Package           7,300
Panoramic sunroof           976
Heated front seats           670
Options (change) 21,530 18,220 16,280 10,360 8,970 14,135
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 2,708 2,087 2,087 13,145
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $97,705 $109,495 $112,255 $148,035 $183,145 $62,660

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,368
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/55-18
Total Price$97,705$109,495$112,255$148,035$183,145$62,660
Adjustments for Features-700-700-825-3,725-5,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,005$108,795$111,430$144,310$177,470$62,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$14,425$47,305$80,465$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, third row seats     $125
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,880$8,880$9,005$11,905$13,855$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$700$825$3,725$5,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29-26-27-77-950

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

Model Year20122009
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 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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested100037%
Total Not Requested172563%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested80029%
Total Not Requested197571%
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

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
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested334072%
Total Not Requested132528%

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