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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: $147,975

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $139,300 $135,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 1,750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,990
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 995
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,505
Satellite radio   750
Sunshade, rear, power   340
Sunshades, second row, power   450
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Laminated front side windows   1,240
Rearview camera   655
CD changer, remote   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 1,488
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 846
18-way adaptive power front seats   0
Satellite radio   638
Sunshade, rear, power   0
Sunshades, second row, power   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680
Laminated front side windows   0
Rearview camera   0
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 6,800 12,720
Options (change) 6,324 4,711
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $147,975 $148,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,203
Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine536hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19
Total Price$147,975$148,970
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,025$148,970

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

Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,880$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8840

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

Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassPanamera
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in115.0 in
Length206.5 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,916 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.444.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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