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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $138,675

Audi A8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $13,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraA8
TrimTurboA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $136,700 $133,500
8-way power rear seats 1,835  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Sunshade, rear, power 340  
Satellite radio 750  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
Laminated front side windows 1,240  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990  
Sunshades, second row, power 450  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Ski sack 405  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Rearview camera 655  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
8-way power rear seats 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
Laminated front side windows 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Ski sack 344  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Rearview camera 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 14,670 3,000
Options (change) 1,530 2,790
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $152,345 $138,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8 L W12
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,335
Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraA8
TrimTurboA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$152,345$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$152,345$135,150

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraA8
TrimTurboA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,440$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,282

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraA8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.0 in122.9 in
Length195.6 in207.4 in
Width76.0 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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