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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: $127,210

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $34,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $158,050 $209,000
Premium Package Plus 6,250 6,250 6,250 2,790 2,790    
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus 2,220 2,220 2,220        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,540 1,540 1,540 1,550 1,550    
Night vision 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,540    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,190   2,190        
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390    
Laminated front side windows 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630    
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 840 840 840 840 840    
8-way power rear seats 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Synthetic suede headliner 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Carbon fiber trim 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500    
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560    
Lane keeping assist 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220    
Premium Package Plus 5,313 5,313 5,313 2,371 2,371    
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus 1,887 1,887 1,887        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,309 1,309 1,309 1,317 1,317    
Night vision 2,159 2,159 2,159 2,159 2,159    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,861   1,861        
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 332 332 332 332 332    
Laminated front side windows 1,063 1,063 1,063 1,063 1,063    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236    
Sunshades, second row, power 417 417 417 417 417    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 867 867 867 867 867    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 714 714 714 714 714    
8-way power rear seats 1,964 1,964 1,964 1,964 1,964    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,199 1,199 1,199 1,199 1,199    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 850 850 850 850 850    
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Carbon fiber trim 1,700 1,700 1,700 850 850   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425    
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476    
Lane keeping assist 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037    
Options (change) 41,160 38,970 41,160 25,680 25,680 0 0
Options (change) 34,990 33,129 34,990 21,830 21,830 0 0
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 2,600 2,100
Total Price $127,210 $132,950 $145,210 $176,730 $204,460 $161,525 $211,975

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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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,043
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$127,210$132,950$145,210$176,730$204,460$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-1,700-1,700-7,175-835-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,210$130,675$143,510$175,030$197,285$160,690$211,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$16,300$47,820$70,075$0$50,550

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0    $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control $25  $25  
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50$50  
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Corner notification$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0  
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 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25 $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100  $100 $100
Compass     $0$0
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100$100
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Intersection assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter $150  $150  
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225$225$225$225  
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50
Wood trim     $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $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  
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,780$11,055$10,480$10,480$15,955$9,615$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$1,700$1,700$7,175$835$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471-422-220-569-778-684

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

Model Year20182011
ModelPanameraS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.1 in124.6 in
Length198.8 in206.5 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights50Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights50Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

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