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

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

Lowest Total Price: $81,150

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $50,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,000 $62,100
iPod integration 425  
Premium Package Plus   3,240
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Wood trim   1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
CD changer, in-dash   670
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Obstacle detection, front   330
Power-folding mirrors   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration 395  
Premium Package Plus   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Wood trim   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 425 18,055
Options (change) 395 451
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $131,300 $81,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,171
Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/40-19
Total Price$131,300$81,150
Adjustments for Features-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,190$81,150

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

Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,390$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7630

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

Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase124.6 in97.4 in
Length205.0 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested320095%
Total Not Requested1755%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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