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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: $107,400

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $38,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018200920092009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 3,320 3,320 3,320          
PDLS 1,020 1,020 1,020          
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500      
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Synthetic suede headliner 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 840 840 840 840 840      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 700 700 700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,190   2,190          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890      
Adaptive cruise control           2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package             3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,140  
Wood trim             0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,822 2,822 2,822          
PDLS 867 867 867          
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425      
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,700 1,700 1,700          
Proximity key 935 935 935          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 714 714 714 714 714      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 867 867 867 867 867 651 651 651
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,861   1,861          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456      
Adaptive cruise control           2,074 2,074 2,074
Premium I Package             2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,060  
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 21,350 19,160 21,350 7,100 7,100 2,930 7,120 2,930
Options (change) 18,148 16,287 18,148 6,035 6,035 2,725 6,621 2,725
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $107,400 $113,140 $125,400 $158,150 $185,880 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105

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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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,426
Model Year20182018201820182018200920092009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$107,400$113,140$125,400$158,150$185,880$145,505$145,595$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-1,700-1,650-7,125-5,075-5,175-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,400$110,865$123,700$156,500$178,755$140,430$140,420$195,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$16,300$49,100$71,355$10$0$55,510

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201820182018200920092009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200 
RWD$0    $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control $25  $25   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests     $500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0   
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300   
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)     $300 $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer $100  $100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Performance meter $150  $150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300     
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300     
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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150$150$150
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150$150
Wood trim   $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   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,165$13,440$12,865$12,815$18,290$16,240$16,340$16,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$1,700$1,650$7,125$5,075$5,175$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-260-74-16-4,728-4,821-4,819

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182009
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.1 in100.8 in
Length198.8 in180.4 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 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 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%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera 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 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%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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