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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: $176,730

Porsche Panamera Turbo   
Difference: $37,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $210,900 $150,000
Carbon fiber trim 0 1,000
8-way power rear seats   2,310
Sunshade, rear, power   390
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,890
Night vision   2,540
Premium Package Plus   2,790
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,550
Cargo net   0
Sunshades, second row, power   490
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   840
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,020
Laminated front side windows   1,250
Body kit   1,290
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,630
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
Lane keeping assist   1,220
Carbon fiber trim 0 850
8-way power rear seats   1,964
Sunshade, rear, power   332
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,456
Night vision   2,159
Premium Package Plus   2,371
18-way adaptive power front seats   1,317
Cargo net   0
Sunshades, second row, power   417
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   714
Illuminated door sill trim plates   867
Laminated front side windows   1,063
Body kit   1,097
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,236
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
Lane keeping assist   1,037
Options (change) 0 25,680
Options (change) 0 21,830
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $213,875 $176,730

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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: $37,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $176,270
Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine621hp V12550hp V8
TransmissionT5S8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/40-20
Total Price$213,875$176,730
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$213,875$176,440

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

Model Year20122018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Corner notification $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system $0
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Intersection assist $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, 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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
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 upper seatback recliner, 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
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,590$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38

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

Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassPanamera
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in116.1 in
Length206.5 in198.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,082 lb.4,365 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 Hip Room59.9 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.446.0 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%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights50No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%
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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