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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: $104,835

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $19,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPanameraS-Class
TrimS HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $95,000 $92,350
Bose Audio Package 1,990  
Satellite radio 750  
18-way adaptive power front seats 3,210  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 995  
Laminated front side windows 1,240  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Proximity key 1,090  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 950
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Comfort Plus Package 3,170  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Driver Assistance Package   2,900
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Bose Audio Package 0  
Satellite radio 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Laminated front side windows 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Proximity key 927  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 2,278
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 884
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Comfort Plus Package 0  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Driver Assistance Package   2,697
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 28,150 10,580
Options (change) 3,728 9,840
Destination 975 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $124,125 $104,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,624
Model Year20122013
ModelPanameraS-Class
TrimS HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine380hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-18
Total Price$124,125$104,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,125$103,435

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

Model Year20122013
ModelPanameraS-Class
TrimS HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304

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

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,365 lb.4,630 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 S Hybrid

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 buckets100No
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 Requested125060%
Total Not Requested82540%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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