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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: $94,895

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $23,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $94,900 $63,300
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Premium Package Plus   2,950
6-speed manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160
Rearview camera   1,515
CD changer, in-dash   670
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Auto-dimming headlights   520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Rearview camera   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Auto-dimming headlights   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 23,015 30,600
Options (change) 21,405 0
Destination 875 995
Total Price $118,790 $94,895

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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: $21,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107,253
Model Year20122015
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$118,790$94,895
Adjustments for Features-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,330$94,895

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122015
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger 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$8,365$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122015
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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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