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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: $83,165

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $79,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS600S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $159,500 $58,600
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   980
Heated front seats   525
Heated steering wheel   250
Wood trim   890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 23,615
Options (change) 0 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $162,975 $83,165

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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: $66,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,894
Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS600S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine510hp V12310hp H6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$162,975$83,165
Adjustments for Features-13,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$149,540$83,165

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

Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS600S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Total Value of Features$20,765$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,5150

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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 Year20122012
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase124.6 in95.1 in
Length206.5 in172.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,042 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 Room59.9 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 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

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