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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: $49,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $136,700 $173,200 $151,350 $219,850
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480        
Satellite radio 750   750 750    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990        
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 500 500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,840 8,950 8,950
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990          
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,950        
Rearview camera     655 655    
Painted brake calipers (optional)         1,000 1,000
Wood trim         0 0
Bose Audio Package 0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0        
Satellite radio 0   0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0        
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Proximity key 927 927        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 465 465
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0 8,324 8,324
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0          
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0        
Rearview camera     0 0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)         930 930
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 36,595 35,485 17,375 17,375 10,450 10,450
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 2,121 2,121 9,719 9,719
Destination 975 975 975 975 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $112,770 $126,760 $155,050 $191,550 $162,725 $232,525

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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: $38,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,883
Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8550hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$112,770$126,760$155,050$191,550$162,725$232,525
Adjustments for Features0-5000-1,950-11,235-15,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,770$126,260$155,050$189,600$151,490$217,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,490$42,280$76,830$0$65,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control    $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 $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$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$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$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat    $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade    $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
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$0
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$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
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  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100 $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter$150$150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$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$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,655$10,155$9,655$11,605$20,890$24,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$0$1,950$11,235$15,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-32-10,453-14,272

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,881 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

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%
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
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 Requested125060%
Total Not Requested82540%
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

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
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 Requested125060%
Total Not Requested82540%
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%

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