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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: $104,310

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $44,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSL
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $140,440
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210 3,210        
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,000
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,300
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370 370  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990          
Premium Package Plus 5,680            
Obstacle detection, front   600 600 600      
CD changer, remote       650 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,180
Wood trim             0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 935 930
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,139
Proximity key 927 927 927 927      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680 680  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0          
Premium Package Plus 0            
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0      
CD changer, remote       0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,097
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 27,485 24,105 22,115 11,920 9,440 8,050 4,480
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 3,048 3,048 2,121 2,121 4,166
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $104,310 $116,430 $119,240 $122,795 $149,065 $184,325 $148,395

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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: $37,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,735
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSL
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14235, 11585, 14585, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$104,310$116,430$119,240$122,795$149,065$184,325$148,395
Adjustments for Features-8500-300-2,475-1,400-3,325-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,460$116,430$118,940$120,320$147,665$181,000$141,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,970$15,480$16,860$44,205$77,540$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSL
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0$0   $0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer      $350
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Sunshades, second row, power$225      
Wind blocker, small      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests      $500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175    
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer      $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Power retractable hardtop      $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
iPod integration      $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Performance meter   $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   $200$200 
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Metal pedals      $75
Neck-level heating, front seats      $150
No leather in second row      $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,840$7,990$8,290$10,465$9,390$11,315$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$300$2,475$1,400$3,325$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-330-10-81-29-56-6,475

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
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

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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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%

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