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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: $101,830

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $3,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122008200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210 3,210            
Auto-dimming mirrors 420                
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990            
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990            
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390          
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800        
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 510 510 510 510
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990              
Premium Package Plus 5,650                
Obstacle detection, front   600 600            
CD changer, remote       650 650        
Satellite radio       750 750        
Premium I Package           3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear           1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer           520   520  
Wood trim               0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0            
Auto-dimming mirrors 0                
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0            
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0        
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0            
Body kit 0 0 0 0          
Proximity key 927 927 927            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680        
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 474 474 474 474
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0              
Premium Package Plus 0                
Obstacle detection, front   0 0            
CD changer, remote       0 0        
Satellite radio       0 0        
Premium I Package           2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear           1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer           484   484  
Wood trim               0 0
Options (change) 25,655 21,885 19,895 7,970 6,580 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 2,113 2,113 2,113 1,186 1,186 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $101,830 $113,160 $115,870 $145,645 $180,755 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,600
Model Year201220122012201220122008200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,830$113,160$115,870$145,645$180,755$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features-8500-300-1,425-3,375-5,460-5,910-6,010-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,980$113,160$115,570$144,220$177,380$99,545$134,605$133,625$188,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,180$14,590$43,240$76,400$0$35,060$34,080$88,960

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012201220122008200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225        
Sunshades, second row, power$225        
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests     $500$500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300    
Rearview camera$200        
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350    
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100    
Rear wiper  $175      
Residual heat     $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0    
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0    
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer    $100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25$25
Performance meter    $150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150    
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$50$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150   
Metal pedals     $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100      
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100      
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300$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$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0      
Transmission 
Launch control    $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,330$8,480$8,780$9,905$11,855$13,940$14,390$14,490$14,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$300$1,425$3,375$5,460$5,910$6,010$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-260-8-21-40-5,086-5,507-5,600-5,597

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122008
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in100.8 in
Length195.6 in178.5 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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