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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: $55,640

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $35,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,810

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $30,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLK
TrimBaseSTurboSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $39,525 $50,964
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   720 720
Proximity key 1,090 1,090   650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,015 1,015 1,015 700 700
CD changer, remote 560 560 560    
Lighting Package       1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package       2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package       2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package       990 990
Special order charge       250 250
Automatic climate control, front       760 760
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Rear spoiler       375 375
Analog clock       250 250
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   670 670
Proximity key 927 927   605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 863 863 863 651 651
CD changer, remote 476 476 476    
Lighting Package       1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package       2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package       921 921
Special order charge       233 233
Automatic climate control, front       707 707
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Rear spoiler       349 349
Analog clock       233 233
Options (change) 5,275 5,275 1,575 12,265 11,495
Options (change) 4,485 4,485 1,339 11,410 10,694
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875
Total Price $91,325 $106,225 $149,525 $55,640 $67,170
Total Invoice $82,035 $95,445 $134,599 $51,810 $62,533

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,943
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLK
TrimBaseSTurboSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS8S8S8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10710, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$91,325$106,225$149,525$55,640$67,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,350-1,845-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,325$104,525$144,175$53,795$64,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$52,850$0$10,380
Total Invoice$82,035$95,445$134,599$51,810$62,533
Adjustments for Features0-1,527-4,816-1,718-2,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,035$93,918$129,783$50,092$59,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,883$47,748$0$9,653

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLK
TrimBaseSTurboSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,540$9,240$12,890$9,385$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,350$1,845$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527-4,816-1,718-2,788

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172012
ModelPanameraSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.1 in95.7 in
Length198.8 in162.8 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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