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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $124,485

Porsche Panamera S   
Difference: $38,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimSTurboAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $89,800 $132,600 $152,850 $222,000
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,320      
18-way adaptive power front seats 3,210      
Satellite radio 750 750    
iPod integration 440 440    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990      
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,840 8,950 8,950
Proximity key 1,090      
Rearview camera 1,255 655    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950    
Floor mats 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760      
Wood trim     0 0
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,122      
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,729      
Satellite radio 638 638    
iPod integration 374 374    
Adaptive cruise control 2,117 2,117    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,692      
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 7,514 8,324 8,324
Proximity key 927      
Rearview camera 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,692      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 425 425 605 605
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,107      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,508 2,508    
Floor mats 128 128    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 646      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 33,890 19,965 9,600 9,600
Options (change) 27,745 16,416 8,929 8,929
Destination 795 795 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $124,485 $153,360 $163,445 $233,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,665
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimSTurboAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8500hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$124,485$153,360$163,445$233,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-11,835-15,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,485$152,260$151,610$217,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,775$0$66,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimSTurboAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control  $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100 $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$8,705$9,805$20,640$24,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$11,835$15,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-719-765

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102018
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in101.7 in
Length195.6 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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
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 Requested125060%
Total Not Requested82540%

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