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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: $103,890

Porsche Panamera Edition   
Difference: $44,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $144,200 $194,000
Premium Package Plus 6,820 2,660 6,280 4,700 3,100 4,970 4,780    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,505 1,510 1,510   1,505 1,505    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990              
Power door closers 770 770 770 770 770        
Wood trim 995 995 995 995          
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390 390 390    
Laminated front side windows 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240 1,240    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635 635 635 635   635 635    
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490 490 490    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 840 840 840 840 840 840 840    
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,275 3,655 3,655          
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Heated steering wheel         270        
iPod integration               425 425
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0              
Power door closers 0 0 0 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0 0 0          
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0   0 0    
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0          
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel         0        
iPod integration               395 395
Options (change) 27,440 22,895 24,910 23,330 13,215 12,705 11,125 425 425
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 395 395
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $106,535 $103,890 $119,105 $115,673 $127,610 $155,000 $192,420 $148,500 $198,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,766
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$106,535$103,890$119,105$115,673$127,610$155,000$192,420$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-2500-325-2,625-2,450-7,875-4,675-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,535$103,640$119,105$115,348$124,985$152,550$184,545$143,825$193,700
Cost Above Minimum$2,895$0$15,465$11,708$21,345$48,910$80,905$0$49,875

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive       $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer       $350$350
Remote app   $25     
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Night vision       $1750$1750
Temporary spare tire       $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net       $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter       $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder       $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$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$15$15  
Wiper de-icer       $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
9 kWh battery pack   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0       
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof       $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash       $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration       $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot       $25$25
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100 $100$100$100
Digital instruments       $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat       $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights     $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Performance meter    $150 $150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150   $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$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats       $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats       $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$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$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$7,455$7,705$7,455$7,780$10,080$9,905$15,330$12,130$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$0$325$2,625$2,450$7,875$4,675$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2011-20-16-41-4,356-4,284

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

Model Year20162008
ModelPanameraS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.0 in124.6 in
Length197.0 in205.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested282599%
Total Not Requested251%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1025100%
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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested307599%
Total Not Requested251%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested2375100%
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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested2375100%
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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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