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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: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $26,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $47,650 $53,300
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
14-way power front seats 1,705 1,705 1,705        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     720 720
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Wood trim 995 995 995     690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 700 700
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 615 615    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Lighting Package           1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package           2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package           2,590 2,590
Upgraded leather upholstery           630 630
Automatic climate control, front           760 760
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
14-way power front seats 0 0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     670 670
Body kit 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0     642 642
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935 651 651
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0    
Lighting Package           995 995
Multimedia Package           2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package           2,409 2,409
Upgraded leather upholstery           586 586
Automatic climate control, front           707 707
Options (change) 9,010 8,590 8,590 5,100 3,710 10,050 10,050
Options (change) 1,441 1,441 1,441 1,441 1,441 9,348 9,348
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $85,185 $99,865 $104,565 $142,775 $177,885 $58,575 $64,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,327
Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$85,185$99,865$104,565$142,775$177,885$58,575$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,250-6,150-8,100-2,045-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,185$98,915$102,315$136,625$169,785$56,530$61,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,730$17,130$51,440$84,600$0$4,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLK
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
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
Wind blocker, small     $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
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
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $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
HD radio     $50$50
iPod integration     $100$100
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100  
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $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
Performance meter    $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Metal pedals     $75$75
No leather in second row     $-300$-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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
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  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,965$8,265$12,165$14,115$8,060$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,250$6,150$8,100$2,045$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-52-104-110-1,904-2,881

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122011
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%

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested210098%
Total Not Requested402%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested210098%
Total Not Requested402%

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