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Porsche Panamera vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,320

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $31,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelPanameraModel SModel S
TrimS E-HybridBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $96,100 $67,400 $92,400
7.2 kW onboard charger 840    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 750 750
Rearview camera 655    
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
Metal pedals 625    
Carbon fiber trim 1,990    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Cargo cover   250 250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,500  
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
7.2 kW onboard charger 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
Rearview camera 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Metal pedals 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Cargo cover   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0  
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 9,150 9,250 6,250
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -4,752 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $101,493 $70,320 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,691
Model Year201620122012
ModelPanameraModel SModel S
TrimS E-HybridBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6 PiH302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$101,493$70,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features-3,1850-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,308$70,320$91,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620122012
ModelPanameraModel SModel S
TrimS E-HybridBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
85 kWh battery pack  $0
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,230$5,045$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments118067

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162012
ModelPanameraModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in116.5 in
Length197.0 in196.0 in
Width76.0 in77.3 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested221089%
Total Not Requested27511%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested201088%
Total Not Requested27512%

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