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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $142,225

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $12,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPanameraA8 / S8
TrimTurboA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $136,700 $137,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
8-way power rear seats 2,125  
Sunshade, rear, power 340  
Satellite radio 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 450  
Rearview camera 655  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Ski sack 405  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800  
Laminated front side windows 1,240  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100  
CD changer, remote 650  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
8-way power rear seats 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Ski sack 344  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680  
Laminated front side windows 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935  
CD changer, remote 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,954
Options (change) 17,510 2,100
Options (change) 3,145 1,954
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $155,185 $142,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,568
Model Year20122015
ModelPanameraA8 / S8
TrimTurboA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$155,185$142,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$155,185$137,135

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122015
ModelPanameraA8 / S8
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
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 
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Massage, second row seats $150
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$7,940$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,739

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122015
ModelPanameraA8 / S8
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.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft314.2 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 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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