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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: $104,835

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $17,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS400 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,350 $95,000
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,990
Adaptive cruise control   2,490
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020
18-way adaptive power front seats   3,210
Bose Audio Package   1,990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655
Rearview camera   1,255
Laminated front side windows   1,240
Proximity key   1,090
Wood trim   995
Blind spot warning system   850
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   800
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Heated second row seats   525
Sunshade, rear, power   340
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 935
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 0
Adaptive cruise control   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0
Bose Audio Package   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Rearview camera   0
Laminated front side windows   0
Proximity key   927
Wood trim   0
Blind spot warning system   0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   680
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Heated second row seats   0
Sunshade, rear, power   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 10,580 26,800
Options (change) 9,840 3,728
Destination 905 975
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $104,835 $122,775

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,624
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS400 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H380hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$104,835$122,775
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,435$122,775

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassPanamera
TrimS400 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated rear side windows$100 
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
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,855$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3040

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,630 lb.4,365 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 buckets100No
Second-row sport buckets500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested82540%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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