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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: $106,055

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $42,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $144,200 $194,000
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210 1,505 1,505    
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        
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750          
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    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 615 615    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Heated second row seats     525        
Rearview camera     1,255 655 655    
Sunshades, second row, power     450 450 450    
Sunshade, rear, power     340 340 340    
Satellite radio       750 750    
CD changer, remote       650 650    
iPod integration           425 425
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 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        
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680 680 680 680 680    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680    
Proximity key 927 927 927        
Body kit 0 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Heated second row seats     0        
Rearview camera     0 0 0    
Sunshades, second row, power     0 0 0    
Sunshade, rear, power     0 0 0    
Satellite radio       0 0    
CD changer, remote       0 0    
iPod integration           395 395
Options (change) 29,880 26,570 26,090 14,150 12,760 425 425
Options (change) 2,793 2,793 2,793 1,866 1,866 395 395
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $106,055 $117,845 $122,065 $151,825 $186,935 $148,500 $198,300

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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: $37,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,582
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$106,055$117,845$122,065$151,825$186,935$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features00-300-1,725-3,675-5,375-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,055$117,845$121,765$150,100$183,260$143,125$193,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$15,710$44,045$77,205$0$49,875

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1000
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250
Power door closers     $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Night vision     $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$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$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175    
Residual heat     $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$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 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Digital instruments     $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter    $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$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$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$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$7,055$7,055$7,355$8,780$10,730$12,430$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$1,725$3,675$5,375$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9-32-56-5,009-4,936

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

Model Year20122008
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested270099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera 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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Total Requested275099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
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%

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%

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