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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $98,885

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $103,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLS AMGPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimBaseBaseSTurbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $183,000 $74,400 $89,800 $135,300
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 1,990 1,990 995
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,150 8,150 8,840
14-way power front seats   1,705 1,705  
Auto-dimming mirrors   420    
Satellite radio   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   760 760  
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Proximity key   1,090 1,090  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,990 1,990  
Heated front seats   525    
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 655
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655  
CD changer, remote   650 650 650
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 0 0 846
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 0 0 0
14-way power front seats   0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0    
Satellite radio   0 0 638
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506
Proximity key   927 927  
Synthetic suede headliner   0 0  
Heated front seats   0    
Rearview camera   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0  
CD changer, remote   0 0 553
Options (change) 17,000 23,535 22,590 12,485
Options (change) 15,810 1,433 1,433 2,543
Destination 875 950 950 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $202,575 $98,885 $113,340 $148,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $186,253
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLS AMGPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimBaseBaseSTurbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$202,575$98,885$113,340$148,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-2,910-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$202,575$96,725$110,430$142,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,705$45,950

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLS AMGPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimBaseBaseSTurbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$2,680$4,840$5,590$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160$2,910$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-52-61-142

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20112011
ModelSLS AMGPanamera
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.5 in115.0 in
Length182.6 in195.6 in
Width76.3 in76.0 in
Height49.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.244.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

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

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