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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,945

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,755

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $6,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
TrimE550S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $60,264 $43,512
Rear spoiler 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690
Heated front seats 750 480
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 725
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 780 1,360
Power Seat Package   1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Wind blocker, small   375
Floor mats   115
Automatic climate control, front   550
Wood trim   890
Navigation system   3,110
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
5-speed shiftable automatic   3,210
CD changer, remote   650
Rear spoiler 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 587
Heated front seats 698 408
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 616
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 725 1,156
Power Seat Package   1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Wind blocker, small   319
Floor mats   98
Automatic climate control, front   468
Wood trim   757
Navigation system   2,644
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,729
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 4,270 16,915
Options (change) 3,971 14,383
Destination 875 860
Total Price $69,945 $73,475
Total Invoice $65,110 $58,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,367
Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
TrimE550S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine402hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$69,945$73,475
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,735$73,475
Total Invoice$65,110$58,755
Adjustments for Features-2,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,122$58,755

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
TrimE550S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,115$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length185.0 in170.4 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height55.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,037 lb.3,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.5 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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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