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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $11,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLK
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $136,700 $173,200 $67,500
14-way power front seats 1,705 1,705      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420        
PDLS 770        
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790     720
Proximity key 1,090 1,090     650
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Heated front seats 525        
Obstacle detection, front 600 600      
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 995 995 2,250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,950      
CD changer, remote     650 650  
Lighting Package         1,090
Multimedia Package         2,150
Automatic climate control, front         760
Obstacle detection, rear         970
14-way power front seats 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
PDLS 0        
Bose Audio Package 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0     670
Proximity key 927 927     605
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Body kit 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0        
Obstacle detection, front 0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 846 0 2,093
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0      
CD changer, remote     0 0  
Lighting Package         1,014
Multimedia Package         2,000
Automatic climate control, front         707
Obstacle detection, rear         902
Options (change) 12,615 13,850 4,380 2,990 8,590
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 1,352 506 7,991
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $88,790 $105,125 $142,055 $177,165 $76,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,523
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLK
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8550hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$88,790$105,125$142,055$177,165$76,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,050-7,000-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,790$104,125$137,005$170,165$71,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,335$48,215$81,375$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLK
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat    $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row    $-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,190$10,240$12,190$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,050$7,000$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-83-59-4,696

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in95.7 in
Length195.6 in162.8 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91595%
Total Not Requested505%

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