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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: $84,580

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $25,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE63 AMGSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $89,800 $58,600 $65,200
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530 530
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 950 950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 725  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,140  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150 8,150
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710  
Heated front seats   525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 125
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451 451
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 6,928 0
Infotainment Package   0  
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0
Convenience Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0  
Heated front seats   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Options (change) 19,325 27,625 18,430
Options (change) 17,973 7,379 451
Destination 905 950 950
Total Price $110,030 $87,175 $84,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,957
Model Year201320122012
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE63 AMGSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$110,030$87,175$84,580
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,770$86,875$84,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE63 AMGSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$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$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,915$5,955$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,034-290

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

Model Year20132012
ModelE-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.1 in95.1 in
Length191.7 in172.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 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

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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