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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $30,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300                
Lighting Package 990 990 990              
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470              
Interior Trim Package 710 710                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 790 790 790 790 790    
Heated front seats 690 690                
Navigation system 1,200 1,200                
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700                
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925              
CD changer, remote 430 430 430 650 650 650 650 650 650 650
Satellite radio     500              
Body kit       1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       635 635 635 635   635 635
Wood trim       995 995 995 995      
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209                
Lighting Package 921 921 921              
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367              
Interior Trim Package 660 660                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 642 642                
Navigation system 1,116 1,116                
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581                
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860              
CD changer, remote 400 400 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     465              
Body kit       0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0 0 0   0 0
Wood trim       0 0 0 0      
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 5,005 4,460 4,460 4,460 4,460 2,830 2,675 1,285
Options (change) 9,147 9,147 4,655 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $53,510 $57,560 $68,580 $83,555 $85,455 $98,655 $96,803 $117,225 $144,970 $182,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,605
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7S7S7S7T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$53,510$57,560$68,580$83,555$85,455$98,655$96,803$117,225$144,970$182,580
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,030-2,3300-2,050-750-2,075-6,725-6,300-11,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,480$55,530$66,250$83,555$83,405$97,905$94,728$110,500$138,670$170,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$150$0$14,500$11,323$27,095$55,265$87,450

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2006200620062016201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150        
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200       
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD       $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key        $250$250
Remote app      $25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 $350  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors         $4000
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200     
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based         $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper      $175   
Residual heat$50$50$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential         $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger      $0   
9 kWh battery pack      $0   
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500  
Regenerative braking     $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0     
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750       
Rear spoiler  $200       
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250  $250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer       $100 $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25   
LED headlights        $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25       
Performance meter       $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10       
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100       
Automatic seat bolsters, driver       $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger       $300  
Carbon fiber trim       $200  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 $50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150  $150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars         $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0       
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)      $0   
Transmission 
Launch control       $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,735$9,735$10,035$7,705$9,755$8,455$9,780$14,430$14,005$19,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,030$2,330$0$2,050$750$2,075$6,725$6,300$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,890-1,890-2,1720-24-881-57-43-64

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20062016
ModelSLKPanamera
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in115.0 in
Length160.7 in197.0 in
Width70.4 in76.0 in
Height51.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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