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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: $77,355

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $29,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,052

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $37,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelE-ClassBoxster
TrimE63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $88,900 $55,700
Base Invoice $82,677 $43,512
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 725
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 890
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Automatic climate control, front   550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
CD changer, remote   650
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 616
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 757
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 6,928
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Automatic climate control, front   468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 17,295 20,795
Options (change) 16,085 17,680
Destination 875 860
Total Price $107,070 $77,355
Total Invoice $99,637 $62,052

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,296
Model Year20122008
ModelE-ClassBoxster
TrimE63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$107,070$77,355
Adjustments for Features-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,610$77,355
Total Invoice$99,637$62,052
Adjustments for Features-2,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,348$62,052

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

Model Year20122008
ModelE-ClassBoxster
TrimE63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,190$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2890

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

Model Year20122008
ModelE-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.1 in95.1 in
Length191.7 in170.4 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
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 seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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