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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: $165,865

Porsche Panamera Turbo   
Difference: $12,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelPanameraS-Class
TrimTurboAMG S63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $136,700 $144,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,505  
Satellite radio 750  
8-way power rear seats 2,125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Sunshade, rear, power 340  
Body kit 1,390  
Sunshades, second row, power 450  
Laminated front side windows 1,240  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750  
Rearview camera 655  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,650
Carbon fiber trim 995 4,650
Ceramic brake rotors 8,840 8,950
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800  
CD changer, remote 650  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500
Rear Seat Package   3,000
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
8-way power rear seats 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 0  
Body kit 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0  
Laminated front side windows 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488  
Rearview camera 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 2,465
Carbon fiber trim 846 4,325
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680  
CD changer, remote 0  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255
Rear Seat Package   2,790
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Options (change) 28,190 32,950
Options (change) 4,200 30,646
Destination 975 925
Total Price $165,865 $178,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $154,315
Model Year20122017
ModelPanameraS-Class
TrimTurboAMG S63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$165,865$178,575
Adjustments for Features0-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$165,865$171,425

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

Model Year20122017
ModelPanameraS-Class
TrimTurboAMG S63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals $75
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,652

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

Model Year20122017
ModelPanameraS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.0 in124.6 in
Length195.6 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in74.8 in
Height55.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in43.1 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 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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