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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $172,450

Porsche Panamera Turbo   
Difference: $25,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $194,000 $151,500
iPod integration 425  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,890
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,550
Cargo net   0
Sunshades, second row, power   490
Power door closers   780
Cooled or ventilated front seats   840
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   840
Sunshade, rear, power   390
8-way power rear seats   2,310
Blind spot warning system   1,060
Laminated front side windows   1,250
Body kit   1,290
Night vision   2,540
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,410
CD changer, remote   560
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   500
iPod integration 395  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,456
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,317
Cargo net   0
Sunshades, second row, power   417
Power door closers   663
Cooled or ventilated front seats   714
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   714
Sunshade, rear, power   332
8-way power rear seats   1,964
Blind spot warning system   901
Laminated front side windows   1,063
Body kit   1,097
Night vision   2,159
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   850
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,199
CD changer, remote   476
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   425
Options (change) 425 19,700
Options (change) 395 16,747
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $198,300 $172,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $166,856
Model Year20082019
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine604hp V12550hp V8
TransmissionT5S8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/40-20
Total Price$198,300$172,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,300$170,885

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

Model Year20082019
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed automated manual $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated rear side windows $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,090$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163

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

Model Year20082019
ModelS-ClassPanamera
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in116.1 in
Length205.0 in198.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%
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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

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