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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: $116,110

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $53,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $148,050 $215,250
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus 2,220 2,220 2,220        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,540 1,540 1,540 1,550 1,550    
Sport Chrono Package 2,270   2,270 2,530      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800 590 590
Night vision 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,260  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Synthetic suede headliner 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,190   2,190        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500    
Lane keeping assist 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220    
Premium Package Plus 6,250 6,250 6,250 2,790 2,790    
Ceramic brake rotors       8,970   8,950 8,950
Wheels, dark finish       1,470 1,540 2,200 500
275/35ZR21       2,450      
Alloy wheels, optional design         0    
Driver Assistance Package           2,950  
Power door closers           450  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           1,000 1,000
Performance meter           2,500 2,500
Wood trim           0 0
LED-Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus 1,887 1,887 1,887        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,309 1,309 1,309 1,317 1,317    
Sport Chrono Package 1,930   1,930 2,151      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 680 680 680 680 680 549 549
Night vision 2,159 2,159 2,159 2,159 2,159 2,102  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 867 867 867 867 867    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,861   1,861        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425    
Lane keeping assist 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037    
Premium Package Plus 5,313 5,313 5,313 2,371 2,371    
Ceramic brake rotors       7,624   8,324 8,324
Wheels, dark finish       1,250 1,310 2,046 465
275/35ZR21       2,082      
Alloy wheels, optional design         0    
Driver Assistance Package           2,744  
Power door closers           419  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           930 930
Performance meter           2,325 2,325
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 30,060 25,600 30,060 28,730 14,850 20,900 13,540
Options (change) 25,552 21,761 25,552 24,419 12,622 19,439 12,593
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0 1,300
Total Price $116,110 $119,580 $134,110 $179,780 $193,630 $169,875 $231,015

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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: $41,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,089
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/35-21275/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$116,110$119,580$134,110$179,780$193,630$169,875$231,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,700-6,000-6,950-12,050-14,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,110$117,830$132,410$173,780$186,680$157,825$216,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,720$16,300$57,670$70,570$0$58,890

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0    $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote climate control $25  $25  
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$50$50  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests     $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Corner notification$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$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
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system     $0$0
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat     $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$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$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration     $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
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 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Intersection assist$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Road sign information$75$75$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$50$50  
Folding second row seats$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
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$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,140$11,890$11,840$16,140$17,090$22,190$24,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,700$6,000$6,950$12,050$14,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236-337-850-251-11,211-13,309

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015
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.3,936 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
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 E-Hybrid

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%
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
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
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 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
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%

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