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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: $54,465

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $28,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
14-way power front seats 1,705 1,705 1,705          
Auto-dimming mirrors 420              
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     710 710 710
Heated front seats 525              
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390        
CD changer, remote       650 650 450 450 450
Satellite radio       750 750      
Premium II Package           3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package           980 980  
Lighting Package           1,010 1,010 1,010
Navigation system           1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front           720 720 720
iPod integration           375 375 375
14-way power front seats 0 0 0          
Auto-dimming mirrors 0              
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     659 659 659
Heated front seats 0              
Body kit 0 0 0 0        
CD changer, remote       0 0 418 418 418
Satellite radio       0 0      
Premium II Package           3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package           911 911  
Lighting Package           939 939 939
Navigation system           1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front           670 670 670
iPod integration           349 349 349
Options (change) 6,820 5,875 5,875 2,790 1,400 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $82,995 $97,150 $101,850 $140,465 $175,575 $54,465 $59,765 $71,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,961
Model Year20122012201220122012200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$82,995$97,150$101,850$140,465$175,575$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,050-6,025-7,975-1,955-3,005-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,995$96,400$99,800$134,440$167,600$52,510$56,760$67,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,405$16,805$51,445$84,605$0$4,250$15,485

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122012200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300     
6-speed manual     $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper  $175     
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0   
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer    $100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Performance meter    $150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
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   
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150$150 
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim   $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$6,405$7,705$11,680$13,630$7,610$8,660$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,050$6,025$7,975$1,955$3,005$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8-20-42-44-1,820-2,798-3,034

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122008
ModelPanameraSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in95.7 in
Length195.6 in160.7 in
Width76.0 in70.4 in
Height55.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft39.8 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%
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
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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 SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested39013%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested39013%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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