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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: $152,560

Porsche Panamera Turbo   
Difference: $52,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $198,950 $136,700
iPod integration 425  
Heated steering wheel 470 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 1,100
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,505
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020
Adaptive cruise control   2,490
Sunshade, rear, power   340
Sunshades, second row, power   450
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Satellite radio   750
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   800
Blind spot warning system   850
Laminated front side windows   1,240
Body kit   1,390
Rearview camera   655
CD changer, remote   650
iPod integration 395  
Heated steering wheel 437 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 935
18-way adaptive power front seats   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0
Adaptive cruise control   0
Sunshade, rear, power   0
Sunshades, second row, power   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Satellite radio   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   680
Blind spot warning system   0
Laminated front side windows   0
Body kit   0
Rearview camera   0
CD changer, remote   0
Options (change) 1,845 14,885
Options (change) 1,716 2,801
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $204,670 $152,560

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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: $48,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183,416
Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine604hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19
Total Price$204,670$152,560
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$200,995$152,560

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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$12,180$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4230

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Panamera features.

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in115.0 in
Length205.0 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.344.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Panamera specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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%

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