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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,565

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $25,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $94,900 $58,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 725
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 890
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 950
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   750
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   510
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
6-speed manual   0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 616
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 757
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 6,928
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 19,325 30,615
Options (change) 17,973 15,491
Destination 875 950
Total Price $115,100 $89,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,212
Model Year20122010
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$115,100$89,565
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,465$89,565

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122010
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122010
ModelCLSBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.2 in95.1 in
Length194.5 in172.1 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.2,987 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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