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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: $127,375

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $38,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $112,680

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $41,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $136,989 $199,485
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus 2,220 2,220      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,550 1,550 1,540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880 2,880    
Sport Chrono Package 2,270 2,270 2,530    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,960 8,960 8,960 8,950 8,950
275/40ZR20 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 790 790 790 590 590
Night vision 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,260  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,015 1,015 1,015    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,185 2,185      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 495 495 495    
CD changer, remote 560 560 560    
Lane keeping assist 1,210 1,210 1,210    
Premium Package Plus 6,250 6,250 2,780    
Driver Assistance Package       2,950  
Power door closers       450  
Performance meter       2,500 2,500
Wood trim       0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)         1,000
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus 1,887 1,887      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,317 1,317 1,309    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,448 2,448 2,448    
Sport Chrono Package 1,930 1,930 2,151    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,616 7,616 7,616 8,324 8,324
275/40ZR20 1,522 1,522      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 672 672 672 549 549
Night vision 2,159 2,159 2,159 2,102  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 863 863 863    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,692 1,692      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,857 1,857      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 421 421 421    
CD changer, remote 476 476 476    
Lane keeping assist 1,029 1,029 1,029    
Premium Package Plus 5,313 5,313 2,363    
Driver Assistance Package       2,744  
Power door closers       419  
Performance meter       2,325 2,325
Wood trim       0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)         930
Options (change) 41,325 41,325 25,300 17,700 13,040
Options (change) 35,130 35,130 21,507 16,463 12,128
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $127,375 $142,275 $173,250 $165,925 $229,765
Total Invoice $112,680 $126,090 $154,767 $154,377 $213,838

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,486
Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS8S8S8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14710, 14710, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$127,375$142,275$173,250$165,925$229,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,000-7,750-10,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,375$140,575$171,250$158,175$219,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$43,875$0$61,290
Total Invoice$112,680$126,090$154,767$154,377$213,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,507-1,787-7,211-9,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,680$124,583$152,980$147,166$204,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,903$40,300$0$57,086

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseSTurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
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
Animal detection, night$50$50$50  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Corner notification$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Intersection assist$25$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather headliner    $1000
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 headliner$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,465$12,165$12,465$18,215$20,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,000$7,750$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,507-1,787-7,211-9,586

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172014
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.1 in101.8 in
Length198.8 in181.8 in
Width76.3 in73.9 in
Height56.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested240081%
Total Not Requested57519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested240081%
Total Not Requested57519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Adaptive headlights50Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%

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