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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: $99,340

Porsche Boxster GTS   
Difference: $49,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGGTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $139,300 $73,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 825
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 1,790
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170
7-speed automated manual   3,960
Infotainment Package   3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,025
Premium Package Plus   1,965
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
Audio controls on steering wheel   165
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Rearview camera   1,515
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730
CD changer, in-dash   670
Auto-dimming headlights   520
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Power-folding mirrors   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Rearview camera   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Auto-dimming headlights   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 7,300 24,845
Options (change) 6,790 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $148,475 $99,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,161
Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGGTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine536hp V8330hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$148,475$99,340
Adjustments for Features-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,190$99,340

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

Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS63 AMGGTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 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 
Performance meter $150
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,690$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0580

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,916 lb.3,031 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

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