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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: $99,390

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $50,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $139,050 $198,750
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 700 700
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,300 2,300
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990    
Premium Package Plus 5,650      
Satellite radio   750    
Obstacle detection, front   600    
Premium 1 Package     3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170  
Wood trim     0 0
Bose Audio Package 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 651 651
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 2,139 2,139
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680    
Proximity key 927 927    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0      
Satellite radio   0    
Obstacle detection, front   510    
Premium 1 Package     2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 24,040 21,020 7,320 3,000
Options (change) 3,048 3,558 6,808 2,790
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 2,600
Total Price $99,390 $111,770 $149,845 $205,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,071
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$99,390$111,770$149,845$205,225
Adjustments for Features-9500-7,050-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,440$111,770$142,795$198,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,330$0$55,380

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$7,840$14,890$14,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$7,050$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-6,568-6,565

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112011
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in100.8 in
Length195.6 in180.4 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested97536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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