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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: $86,535

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $40,300

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelCLSBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMG SBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $106,500 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Premium 1 Package 3,690        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950        
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 7,400 7,400 7,400 7,400
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160 2,160 2,160  
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825   825 825
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 670 670
Auto-dimming headlights   520 520 520 520
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730   730
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Premium 1 Package 3,432        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744        
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0   0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 19,410 33,440 27,005 32,770 27,965
Options (change) 18,053 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $126,835 $86,535 $87,100 $97,665 $103,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,704
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelCLSBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMG SBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$126,835$86,535$87,100$97,665$103,560
Adjustments for Features-5,735-1000-350-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,100$86,435$87,100$97,315$102,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$10,880$15,725

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelCLSBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimCLS63 AMG SBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Lane departure prevention$150    
Lane departure warning$200    
Rear side airbags$300    
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100   $100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300    
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$12,565$6,930$6,830$7,180$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$100$0$350$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,337-10-4-13

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016
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 Weight4,256 lb.2,889 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 S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested227592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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