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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: $103,100

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $45,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSL
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $140,440
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 1,510        
Premium Package Plus 6,820 6,280 4,700        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 200 200  
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Metal pedals 625 625 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990            
Cooled or ventilated front seats       840 840 840  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,180
Adaptive cruise control             2,300
Wood trim             0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, remote 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506  
Metal pedals 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0            
Cooled or ventilated front seats       680 680 680  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,097
Adaptive cruise control             2,139
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 24,005 21,475 19,895 8,880 8,090 6,700 4,480
Options (change) 1,441 1,441 1,441 2,121 2,121 2,121 4,166
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $103,100 $115,670 $115,138 $123,275 $150,385 $187,995 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135,016
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSL
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$103,100$115,670$115,138$123,275$150,385$187,995$148,395
Adjustments for Features00-325-1,800-1,275-6,700-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,100$115,670$114,813$121,475$149,110$181,295$142,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,570$11,713$18,375$46,010$78,195$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSL
TrimBaseSS E-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 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer      $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25    
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Wind blocker, small      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $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 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel      $125
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information      $25
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    
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Performance meter   $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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   
Carbon fiber trim   $200   
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 $200$200 
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
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$10,415$10,415$10,740$12,215$11,690$17,115$16,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$325$1,800$1,275$6,700$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments007-45-26-111-5,543

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in100.8 in
Length197.0 in180.4 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
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%
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 system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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%
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 system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested220071%
Total Not Requested90029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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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