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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: $115,450

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $51,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $145,800 $212,240
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510 1,510   1,505 1,505    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330 810          
Premium Package Plus 6,820 6,280 4,700   4,970 4,780    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690        
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990              
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210 9,210   12,625 12,625
255/45ZR19 1,950 1,560 1,560          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 200 200 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Power door closers 770 770 770 770     450  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Remote app 540 540   540 540 540    
Metal pedals 625 625 625 625 625 625    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790        
Blind spot warning system       850        
Cooled or ventilated front seats       840        
Rearview camera       655        
Auto-dimming headlights         610 610    
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          
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, remote 0 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
255/45ZR19 0 0 0          
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0          
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 935    
Power door closers 0 0 0 0     419  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506    
Remote app 0 0   0 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
Blind spot warning system       0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats       680        
Rearview camera       0        
Auto-dimming headlights         0 0    
Premium 1 Package             3,999  
Driver Assistance Package             2,744  
Wood trim             0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)               930
Options (change) 36,355 33,435 30,795 20,145 20,635 11,235 20,325 13,625
Options (change) 1,441 1,441 1,441 2,121 1,441 1,441 18,903 12,671
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $115,450 $127,630 $126,038 $134,540 $162,930 $192,530 $167,030 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148,338
Model Year20152015201520152015201520132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$115,450$127,630$126,038$134,540$162,930$192,530$167,030$228,070
Adjustments for Features00-300-1,675-2,425-3,850-10,075-12,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,450$127,630$125,738$132,865$160,505$188,680$156,955$215,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,180$10,288$17,415$45,055$73,230$0$58,490

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015201520152015201520132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Proximity key$250$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
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$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$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system      $0$0
Rear air vents   $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125  
Rear wiper  $175     
Residual heat      $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0     
9 kWh battery pack  $0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
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
Power retractable hardtop      $6750$6750
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel      $125$125
CD changer, in-dash      $325$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$0
In-vehicle Internet      $150$150
iPod integration      $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$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$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Leather headliner       $1000
Massage, driver seat      $100$100
Massage, passenger seat      $100$100
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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0    
Wood trim    $300$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$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,740$8,740$9,040$10,415$11,165$12,590$18,815$21,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$1,675$2,425$3,850$10,075$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments006-39-36-49-9,374-11,750

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152013
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in101.8 in
Length197.0 in181.8 in
Width76.0 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,124 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?
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

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?
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%

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
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 system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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 warning200Yes
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%
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

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 warning200Yes
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%
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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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