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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: $82,035

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $58,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $133,550 $60,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 775
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 1,515
Infotainment Package   3,860
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730
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
Premium Package   1,440
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   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
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 3,500 20,185
Options (change) 3,256 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $140,925 $82,035

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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: $52,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,982
Model Year20102013
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/40-19
Total Price$140,925$82,035
Adjustments for Features-6,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,540$82,035

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

Model Year20102013
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,790$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9500

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Boxster features.

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

Model Year20102013
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase124.6 in97.4 in
Length206.5 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,653 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 Room59.9 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft39.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

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%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
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 Requested250093%
Total Not Requested1757%

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