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

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $109,445

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $45,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $149,700 $201,150
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990      
Laminated front side windows 1,240 1,240    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750 1,750 950 950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800 800    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990    
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
Bose Audio Package 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0      
Laminated front side windows 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488 1,488 884 884
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680 680    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680    
Proximity key 927 927    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Options (change) 34,095 30,785 950 950
Options (change) 4,281 4,281 884 884
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $109,445 $121,535 $154,525 $205,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,530
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$109,445$121,535$154,525$205,975
Adjustments for Features00-6,675-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,445$121,535$147,850$199,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,090$0$51,625

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking $0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,155$13,830$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,675$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,219-6,054

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20112010
ModelPanameraS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.0 in124.6 in
Length195.6 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested270099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested275099%
Total Not Requested251%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%

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