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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: $121,020

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $44,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $151,350 $219,850
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330          
Premium Package Plus 6,820 6,280   4,970 4,780    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690        
LED headlights 2,130 2,130 2,130        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990            
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 9,210 9,210   8,950 8,950
255/45ZR19 1,950 1,560          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 200 500 500
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990          
Power door closers 770 770 770     450  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Remote app 540 540 540 540 540    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 3,350 3,350   3,350 3,350    
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Blind spot warning system     850        
Cooled or ventilated front seats     840        
Rearview camera     655        
Auto-dimming headlights       610 610    
Driver Assistance Package           2,250  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           1,000 1,000
Wood trim           0 0
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0          
Premium Package Plus 0 0   0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0        
LED headlights 0 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0            
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0   8,324 8,324
255/45ZR19 0 0          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 465 465
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0          
Power door closers 0 0 0     419  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Remote app 0 0 0 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0   0 0    
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Blind spot warning system     0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats     680        
Rearview camera     0        
Auto-dimming headlights       0 0    
Driver Assistance Package           2,093  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           930 930
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 41,925 39,005 22,365 22,570 13,170 13,150 10,450
Options (change) 1,441 1,441 2,121 1,441 1,441 12,231 9,719
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $121,020 $133,200 $136,760 $164,865 $194,465 $165,425 $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: $32,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,424
Model Year2014201420142014201420172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6420hp V6440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7S7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$121,020$133,200$136,760$164,865$194,465$165,425$232,525
Adjustments for Features00-1,175-925-2,350-11,910-13,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,020$133,200$135,585$163,940$192,115$153,515$218,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,180$14,565$42,920$71,095$0$65,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201420142014201420172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
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, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
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
Heated washer fluid system     $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125  
Residual heat     $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade     $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$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 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  $300$300
Carbon fiber trim  $200    
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  
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    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
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$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,205$8,205$9,380$9,130$10,555$20,115$22,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,175$925$2,350$11,910$13,810
Value of Feature Adjustments00-27-14-29-11,081-12,853

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142017
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in101.7 in
Length197.0 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested260084%
Total Not Requested50016%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested210088%
Total Not Requested27512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested210088%
Total Not Requested27512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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