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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: $112,770

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $53,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $145,800 $212,240
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 3,210 1,505 1,505    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480 960        
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990            
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,840 12,625 12,625
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750          
Rearview camera     1,255 655 655    
CD changer, remote       650 650    
Premium 1 Package           4,300  
Driver Assistance Package           2,950  
Wood trim           0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)             1,000
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0            
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0 0 11,741 11,741
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Proximity key 927 927 927        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680    
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Rearview camera     0 0 0    
CD changer, remote       0 0    
Premium 1 Package           3,999  
Driver Assistance Package           2,744  
Wood trim           0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)             930
Options (change) 36,595 33,285 30,970 19,530 19,530 19,875 13,625
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 3,048 2,121 2,121 18,484 12,671
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $112,770 $124,560 $126,945 $157,205 $193,705 $166,580 $228,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142,008
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$112,770$124,560$126,945$157,205$193,705$166,580$228,070
Adjustments for Features-350-3500-1,350-3,300-10,675-13,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,420$124,210$126,945$155,855$190,405$155,905$214,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$14,525$43,435$77,985$0$58,640

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr 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$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power door closers      $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$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
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$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
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system     $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175    
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 $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 $0
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio     $50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration     $100$100
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$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$8,790$8,440$9,790$11,740$19,115$21,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$350$0$1,350$3,300$10,675$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-12-110-27-53-9,932-12,587

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122013
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.4,002 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

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 meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 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 meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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?
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
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
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 meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 Turbo

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo 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
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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