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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: $110,385

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $55,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $149,700 $217,550
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
Satellite radio 750      
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,950 8,950
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990      
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950  
Performance meter     2,500 2,500
Wood trim     0 0
Bose Audio Package 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
Satellite radio 0      
Adaptive cruise control 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680    
Proximity key 927 927    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 8,324 8,324
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0      
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744  
Performance meter     2,325 2,325
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 35,035 30,975 14,990 12,040
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 13,942 11,198
Destination 950 950 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $110,385 $121,725 $165,615 $231,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,032
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$110,385$121,725$165,615$231,815
Adjustments for Features00-10,810-15,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,385$121,725$154,805$216,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,340$0$61,900

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSAMG 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$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
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
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
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$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision   $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$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
Regenerative braking $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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather headliner   $1000
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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$8,330$19,140$23,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,810$15,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-10,058-14,063

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112016
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in101.8 in
Length195.6 in181.8 in
Width76.0 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,936 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

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested195072%
Total Not Requested77528%

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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