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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: $87,275

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $75,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS600S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $159,500 $60,900
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Infotainment Package   3,860
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Wood trim   1,790
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   775
Interior ambient lighting   340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
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
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Wood trim   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   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) 0 25,425
Options (change) 0 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $162,975 $87,275

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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: $64,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,711
Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS600S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine510hp V12315hp H6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$162,975$87,275
Adjustments for Features-11,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,490$87,275

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

Model Year20122013
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 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
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 
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 with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Compass$0 
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 
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, 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 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$19,190$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,6980

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

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,960 lb.2,976 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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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%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested250093%
Total Not Requested1757%

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