"I disagree. There are not "a LOT" of vehicles for a fraction of the price that make more sense than the Panamera. Actually, short of Audi's forbidden fruit RS-series wagons, i can't think of any other hatchbacks/wagons that have all the Panamera's abilities. Sure, a Subaru STI is just as quick, and an Audi A6 wagon is just as luxurious, but neither will combine the two elements as well as will the Porsche."
Not if you are talking about the Porsche's PERFORMANCE capability, NO, but my point is that a lot of that capability is only important sitting around talking about specifications. looking out my window at the 4 foot snow drift, most of what this car can do means nothing. If a buyer were to buy buy a car based on practicality or sensibility, there are many less expensive vehicles, that can serve the purpose of providing a good vehicle that can carry four people and some luggage. If you add better fuel economy, more luggage space, AWD, seating for 5 etc, then a very large number of less prestigious vehicles would work very well.
My point is that this vehicle is not bought with practicality or sensibility being the deciding factor, or even an important factor. If you really want one, fine, I am sure it is a great car in many ways, but that doesn't make it a "practical" choice