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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: $89,445

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $28,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimAMG CLS63 SS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $107,800 $58,600
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,150
Infotainment Package   3,640
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Heated front seats   525
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725
Wood trim   890
Synthetic suede steering wheel   1,295
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 6,928
Infotainment Package   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Wood trim   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Options (change) 8,950 29,895
Options (change) 8,324 7,379
Destination 925 950
Total Price $117,675 $89,445

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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: $22,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,698
Model Year20162012
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimAMG CLS63 SS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$117,675$89,445
Adjustments for Features-5,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,790$89,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162012
ModelCLSBoxster
TrimAMG CLS63 SS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
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
Raised top speed limiter$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 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,165$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,035 lb.2,944 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

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