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Porsche Panamera vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $40,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraRL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $48,200
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780 1,780      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830      
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390  
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 840 840 840 840 840  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500  
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890  
Advance Package           7,950
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513 1,513      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706      
Sunshade, rear, power 332 332 332 332 332  
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 935 935 935      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 714 714 714 714 714  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 680 680 680 680 680  
Wood trim 850 850 850      
Sunshades, second row, power 417 417 417 417 417  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425  
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456  
Advance Package           7,194
Options (change) 11,180 11,180 11,180 6,470 6,470 7,950
Options (change) 9,504 9,504 9,504 5,500 5,500 7,194
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0
Total Price $97,230 $105,160 $115,230 $157,520 $185,250 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,298
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraRL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH300hp V6
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21245/45-18
Total Price$97,230$105,160$115,230$157,520$185,250$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,855-6,130-4,555-7,905-13,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,375$99,030$110,675$149,615$171,870$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$16,300$55,240$77,495$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraRL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control $25  $25 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0 
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100  $100 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers   $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter $150  $150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,245$13,520$11,945$15,295$20,770$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$6,130$4,555$7,905$13,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-310-226-417-32990

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelPanameraRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.1 in110.2 in
Length198.8 in195.8 in
Width76.3 in72.7 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested242586%
Total Not Requested40014%

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