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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,415

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $13,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelE-ClassBoxster
TrimE400Spyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,300 $82,100
designo Edition 4,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Premium 2 Package 6,600  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950  
Rear spoiler 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 825
AWD 2,500  
Magic Vision Control 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   2,635
Automatic climate control, front   760
Interior ambient lighting   340
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Heated front seats   530
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
designo Edition 3,906  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Premium 2 Package 6,139  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884  
Rear spoiler 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 0
AWD 2,325  
Magic Vision Control 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Heated front seats   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Options (change) 16,120 13,810
Options (change) 14,995 0
Destination 995 995
Total Price $83,415 $96,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,325
Model Year20182016
ModelE-ClassBoxster
TrimE400Spyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine329hp V6375hp H6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$83,415$96,905
Adjustments for Features-13,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,170$96,905

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelE-ClassBoxster
TrimE400Spyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Convertible top $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$20,190$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,3290

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelE-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.1 in97.4 in
Length190.0 in172.2 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,813 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45011%
Total Not Requested372589%
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35No
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested135100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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