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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: $23,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SR350R500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $48,000 $55,500
Premium Package Plus 6,820   6,280 4,700          
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510   1,510 1,510          
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990           1,400 1,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 3,000 3,000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635 635 635 635   635 635 530 530
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360 360    
Wood trim 995 995 995 995          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     690 690
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020     1,020 1,020 1,020 1,050 1,050
Heated second row seats         550     1,190 690
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
Satellite radio               500 500
Power liftgate               520 520
Sunroof               1,490 1,490
Proximity key                 1,080
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0          
18-way adaptive power front seats 0   0 0          
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0           1,302 1,116
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,790 2,790
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0   0 0 493 493
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     642 642
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0     0 0 0 976 976
Heated second row seats         0     1,107 642
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
Satellite radio               465 465
Power liftgate               484 484
Sunroof               1,386 1,386
Proximity key                 1,004
Options (change) 16,340 9,030 13,810 11,870 5,960 5,255 5,255 17,465 15,380
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,245 14,304
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $95,435 $90,025 $108,005 $104,213 $120,355 $147,550 $186,550 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,471
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SR350R500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$95,435$90,025$108,005$104,213$120,355$147,550$186,550$66,240$71,655
Adjustments for Features-1,3000-1,300-1,450-3,875-3,250-8,675-2,035-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,135$90,025$106,705$102,763$116,480$144,300$177,875$64,205$69,395
Cost Above Minimum$4,110$0$16,680$12,738$26,455$54,275$87,850$0$5,190

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SR350R500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0     
AWD    $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows       $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250$250 $250$250 $250
Remote app   $25     
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200     
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows       $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net       $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter       $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console       $200$200
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit       $400$400
Residual heat       $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$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$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0       
Body kit      $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0    
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows       $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0  
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100 $100  
Compass       $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights     $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Performance meter    $150 $150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 $300$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 $300$300$300    
Carbon fiber trim    $200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300     
Folding third row seats       $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150    
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$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,620$5,320$6,620$6,770$9,195$8,570$13,995$7,355$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0$1,300$1,450$3,875$3,250$8,675$2,035$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1252-32-22-46-1,894-2,104

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

Model Year20162006
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.4,842 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

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 camera200No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%
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%

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
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 camera200No
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 Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
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 camera200No
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 Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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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