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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: $36,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780 1,780          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830     710 710 710
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560 450 450 450
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500      
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 1,513 1,513 1,513          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706     659 659 659
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476 418 418 418
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425      
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) 4,960 4,960 4,960 2,350 2,350 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 4,217 4,217 4,217 1,998 1,998 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0 0 1,300
Total Price $91,010 $98,940 $109,010 $153,400 $181,130 $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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,101
Model Year20182018201820182018200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$91,010$98,940$109,010$153,400$181,130$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features-570-3,845-2,270-6,170-11,6450-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,440$95,095$106,740$147,230$169,485$54,465$58,715$69,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$16,300$56,790$79,045$0$4,250$15,485

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201820182018200820082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual     $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0    $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control $25  $25   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25   
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   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0   
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300   
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer $100  $100   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Performance meter $150  $150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150   
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
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$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 $1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,005$12,280$10,705$14,605$20,080$8,435$9,485$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$3,845$2,270$6,170$11,645$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3355-110-1232330-978-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182008
ModelPanameraSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.1 in95.7 in
Length198.8 in160.7 in
Width76.3 in70.4 in
Height56.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 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 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 E-Hybrid

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 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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