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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: $73,495

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $78,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelS-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimS63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $139,500 $48,100 $58,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 2,025 2,025
Power rear seats 1,515    
Carbon fiber trim 4,650 1,140 1,140
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 1,295 1,295
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490
Navigation system   3,430  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Heated front seats   525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,810 2,810
Infotainment Package     3,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 0 0
Power rear seats 1,409    
Carbon fiber trim 4,325 0 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 0 0
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Navigation system   0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0 0
Infotainment Package     0
Options (change) 11,115 24,445 24,655
Options (change) 10,338 451 451
Destination 925 950 950
Total Price $151,540 $73,495 $84,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,274
Model Year201420122012
ModelS-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimS63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13185, 7325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$151,540$73,495$84,205
Adjustments for Features-8,9500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,590$73,495$83,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460

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

Model Year201420122012
ModelS-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimS63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter $150$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$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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  
Memory system, second row seats$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,840$6,890$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,950$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3270-4

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

Model Year20142012
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase124.6 in95.1 in
Length206.5 in172.1 in
Width74.8 in70.9 in
Height58.7 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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