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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: $90,070

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $25,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $94,900 $62,100
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 825
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,790
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 7,400
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Obstacle detection, front   330
Voice control for nav and audio   520
CD changer, in-dash   670
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385
Interior ambient lighting   340
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
6-speed manual   0
Premium Package   3,760
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
6-speed manual   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 19,325 26,975
Options (change) 17,973 451
Destination 875 995
Total Price $115,100 $90,070

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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: $23,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,440
Model Year20122014
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$115,100$90,070
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,790$90,070

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122014
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,565$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122014
ModelCLSBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.2 in97.4 in
Length194.5 in172.2 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 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

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested65024%

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