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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: $76,795

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $59,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $131,350 $65,200
iPod integration 425  
Heated steering wheel 470 250
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Heated front seats   525
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Audio controls on steering wheel   125
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
6-speed manual   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
iPod integration 395  
Heated steering wheel 437 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
6-speed manual   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Options (change) 895 10,645
Options (change) 832 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $136,120 $76,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,441
Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$136,120$76,795
Adjustments for Features-6,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,660$76,795

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

Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS Black Edition
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
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$13,615$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0210

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

Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase124.6 in95.1 in
Length205.0 in172.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.2,987 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 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 Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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