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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: $64,595

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $16,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,033

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $19,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE400BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,300 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $61,659 $39,923 $43,512
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) 720 690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 725 725
Sport Chrono Package   920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735 1,735
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Wood trim   890 890
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Heated front seats   480 480
Floor mats   115 115
Wind blocker, small   375 375
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) 670 587 587
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 616 616
Sport Chrono Package   782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475 1,475
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Wood trim   757 757
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Heated front seats   408 408
Floor mats   98 98
Wind blocker, small   319 319
Options (change) 13,620 17,935 17,935
Options (change) 12,670 15,250 15,250
Destination 995 860 860
Total Price $80,915 $64,595 $74,495
Total Invoice $75,324 $56,033 $59,622

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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: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,469
Model Year201820082008
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE400BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine329hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT9M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 1350, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$80,915$64,595$74,495
Adjustments for Features-12,7000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,215$64,595$74,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$75,324$56,033$59,622
Adjustments for Features-11,8220-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,502$56,033$59,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,469

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

Model Year201820082008
ModelE-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimE400BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, automatic$500  
Wind blocker, small $100$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  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats$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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,455$2,755$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,700$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,8220-120

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

Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.1 in95.1 in
Length190.0 in170.4 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 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
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested2506%
Total Not Requested392594%
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%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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