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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: $113,630

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $55,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $151,350 $219,850
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        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 3,490 3,490 3,490 3,490 3,490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800 650 650
Synthetic suede headliner 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Lane keeping assist 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220    
Color seat belts 660 660 660 660 660 300 300
Black exterior trim (optional) 400 400 400 590 590 750 750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,190   2,190        
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 2,200
275/35ZR21       2,450      
Alloy wheels, optional design         0    
Driver Assistance Package           2,250  
Power door closers           450  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           1,000 1,000
Wood trim           0 0
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        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,967 2,967 2,967 2,967 2,967    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 867 867 867 867 867    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 680 680 680 680 680 605 605
Synthetic suede headliner 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Lane keeping assist 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037    
Color seat belts 561 561 561 561 561 279 279
Black exterior trim (optional) 340 340 340 502 502 698 698
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,861   1,861        
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 2,046
275/35ZR21       2,082      
Alloy wheels, optional design         0    
Driver Assistance Package           2,093  
Power door closers           419  
Painted brake calipers (optional)           930 930
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 27,580 25,390 27,580 26,850 15,500 16,550 13,850
Options (change) 23,444 21,583 23,444 22,822 13,176 15,394 12,882
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 $113,630 $119,370 $131,630 $177,900 $194,280 $168,825 $235,925

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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: $40,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135,824
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridAMG SL63AMG SL65
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$113,630$119,370$131,630$177,900$194,280$168,825$235,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-1,700-5,475-6,950-15,010-16,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,630$117,095$129,930$172,425$187,330$153,815$219,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$16,300$58,795$73,700$0$65,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLSL
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridAMG SL63AMG SL65
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
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
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Corner notification$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Pedestrian detection     $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  
Heated washer fluid system     $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat     $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade     $100$100
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  
Android Auto support     $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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200  
Analog clock$25 $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100  $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Intersection assist   $25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter $150  $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$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$200$200$200  
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    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000$1000
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,205$10,480$9,905$13,680$15,155$23,215$25,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$1,700$5,475$6,950$15,010$16,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304-316-735-270-13,965-15,738

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelPanameraSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.1 in101.7 in
Length198.8 in182.3 in
Width76.3 in73.9 in
Height56.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,827 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

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 buckets100No
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 Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
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 washers50No
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 Requested235079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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 buckets100No
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 Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
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 washers50No
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 Requested235079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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 buckets100No
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 Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
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 washers50No
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 Requested235079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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 headlights50No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

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 headlights50No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested068%
Total Not Requested032%

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