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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: $76,495

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
TrimE550S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,220 $58,600
Premium 1 Package 3,400  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Rear spoiler 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 725
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 780 980
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Infotainment Package   3,640
Convenience Package   2,490
Power Seat Package   1,550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Heated front seats   525
Heated steering wheel   250
Wood trim   890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Premium 1 Package 3,162  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Rear spoiler 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 725 0
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Convenience Package   0
Power Seat Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Heated front seats   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 9,370 20,085
Options (change) 8,714 451
Destination 905 950
Total Price $76,495 $79,635

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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: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,605
Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
TrimE550S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine402hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$76,495$79,635
Adjustments for Features-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,985$79,635

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

Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
TrimE550S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,840$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1980

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

Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length185.0 in172.1 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height55.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,037 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested126558%
Total Not Requested92542%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
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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