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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: $96,030

Porsche Panamera Edition   
Difference: $8,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162008200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
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 2,690        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 200 200 200 200 200 200 200        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990              
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595 510 510 510 510
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,275 3,655 3,655              
Metal pedals 625 625 625 625 625 625 625        
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,990                  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   840     840 840 840        
Premium I Package               3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear               1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer               520   520  
Adaptive cruise control               2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim                   0 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 0        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0              
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 474 474 474 474
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0              
Metal pedals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0                  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0     0 0 0        
Premium I Package               2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear               1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer               484   484  
Adaptive cruise control               2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim                   0 0
Options (change) 22,905 15,035 20,375 18,795 7,780 6,990 5,600 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $102,000 $96,030 $114,570 $111,138 $122,175 $149,285 $186,895 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,285
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162008200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,000$96,030$114,570$111,138$122,175$149,285$186,895$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-1,275-1,600-3,075-2,550-7,975-5,610-6,060-6,160-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,725$96,030$113,295$109,538$119,100$146,735$178,920$99,395$134,455$133,475$188,355
Cost Above Minimum$4,695$0$17,265$13,508$23,070$50,705$82,890$0$35,060$34,080$88,960

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162008200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD    $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer       $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250 $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25       
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15$15$15
Wind blocker, small       $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests       $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$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$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200       
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350    
Temporary spare tire       $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)       $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100  $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$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer       $25$25$25$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$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500      
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0         
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0    
Power retractable hardtop       $6750$6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel       $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15    
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$25$25$25
Performance meter    $150 $150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$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$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150   
No leather in second row       $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100      
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100      
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Wood trim     $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel        $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable       $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)         $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0       
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,255$9,980$11,255$11,580$13,055$12,530$17,955$15,590$16,040$16,140$16,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$1,275$1,600$3,075$2,550$7,975$5,610$6,060$6,160$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-1154-25-17-42-5,225-5,646-5,740-5,736

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in100.8 in
Length197.0 in178.5 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.0 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 ft37.3 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, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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