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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: $104,725

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $86,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $181,500
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210 1,505 1,505  
8-way power rear seats 2,125 2,125 2,125 2,125 2,125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990          
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Laminated front side windows 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750        
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Sunshade, rear, power     340 340 340  
Heated second row seats     525      
Rearview camera     1,255 655 655  
Sunshades, second row, power     450 450 450  
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250 450
Satellite radio       750 750  
CD changer, remote       650 650  
Rear Seat Package           1,690
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,850
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats           800
iPod integration           425
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0  
8-way power rear seats 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0          
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680 680 680 680 680  
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Sunshade, rear, power     0 0 0  
Heated second row seats     0      
Rearview camera     0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power     0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 419
Satellite radio       0 0  
CD changer, remote       0 0  
Rear Seat Package           1,572
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,651
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats           744
iPod integration           395
Options (change) 28,550 25,240 25,010 15,060 13,670 6,215
Options (change) 2,793 2,793 2,793 1,866 1,866 5,781
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $104,725 $116,515 $120,985 $152,735 $187,845 $191,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170,370
Model Year201220122012201220122007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$104,725$116,515$120,985$152,735$187,845$191,090
Adjustments for Features00-300-1,725-3,675-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,725$116,515$120,685$151,010$184,170$185,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$15,960$46,285$79,445$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122007
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer     $350
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Night vision     $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175   
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer     $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information   $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100
Digital instruments     $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter    $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,855$5,855$6,155$7,580$9,530$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$1,725$3,675$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9-32-56-4,796

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

Model Year20122007
ModelPanameraS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.0 in124.6 in
Length195.6 in205.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft316.3 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
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 seats150Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested270099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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 seats150Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested275099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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 seats150Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
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 seats150Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
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 seats150Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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