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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: $33,165

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Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSS E-HybridTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $141,300 $180,300 $42,100
Premium Package Plus 6,820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     710
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 450
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,670
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 245
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635 635 635 635 635  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990        
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Heated second row seats   550 550      
Rearview camera   655 655 655 655  
Second-row high console       2,490 2,490  
Sunshade, rear, power       390 390  
8-way power rear seats       1,835 1,835  
Premium III Package           11,250
Full Leather Seating Package           2,200
Heating Package           1,370
Lighting Package           910
Adaptive cruise control           2,200
Proximity key           1,110
iPod integration           375
Sunshades, second row           300
Premium Package Plus 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     660
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 418
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 512
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 2,483
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 228
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0        
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0  
Second-row high console       0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power       0 0  
8-way power rear seats       0 0  
Premium III Package           10,462
Full Leather Seating Package           2,046
Heating Package           1,274
Lighting Package           846
Adaptive cruise control           2,046
Proximity key           1,032
iPod integration           349
Sunshades, second row           279
Options (change) 21,895 17,300 14,950 17,690 16,300 24,850
Options (change) 2,087 2,087 1,781 2,087 2,087 23,109
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $100,990 $111,495 $110,193 $159,985 $197,595 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,272
Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSS E-HybridTurboTurbo SR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8570hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$100,990$111,495$110,193$159,985$197,595$67,825
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-150-5,900-11,325-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,590$111,495$110,043$154,085$186,270$65,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,905$10,453$54,495$86,680$0

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

Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-Class
TrimBaseSS E-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  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25   
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Removable second-row console     $200
Second-row high console   $250$250 
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
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$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, third row seats     $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,145$6,745$6,895$12,645$18,070$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$150$5,900$11,325$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4303-114-177-1,838

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

Model Year20142008
ModelPanameraR-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in126.6 in
Length197.0 in203.0 in
Width76.0 in75.7 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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 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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
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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