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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: $62,595

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $30,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,333

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $32,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,300 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $79,329 $39,923 $43,512
Premium II Package 1,910    
Premium I Package 1,710    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 530 530
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Synthetic suede steering wheel   1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
CD changer, remote   650 650
Premium II Package 1,777    
Premium I Package 1,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 451 451
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Synthetic suede steering wheel   939 939
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 4,740 15,935 15,935
Options (change) 4,409 13,550 13,550
Destination 875 860 860
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $93,015 $62,595 $72,495
Total Invoice $86,713 $54,333 $57,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,642
Model Year200820082008
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine507hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 1250, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$93,015$62,595$72,495
Adjustments for Features-4,0100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,005$62,595$72,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$86,713$54,333$57,922
Adjustments for Features-3,7380-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,975$54,333$57,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,469

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,565$5,555$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7380-120

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

Model Year20082008
ModelE-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.4 in95.1 in
Length191.0 in170.4 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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