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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: $106,550

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $140,825

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Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS65 AMGSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $230,900 $82,100
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 7,400
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 585
Wheels, dark finish 0 990
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   2,635
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Interior ambient lighting   340
Heated front seats   530
CD changer, in-dash   670
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 0
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 0
Wheels, dark finish 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Heated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Options (change) 13,850 23,455
Options (change) 12,881 0
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $247,375 $106,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $124,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $214,379
Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS65 AMGSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine621hp V12375hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/35-20
Total Price$247,375$106,550
Adjustments for Features-15,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$231,400$106,550

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

Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimS65 AMGSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Convertible top $3000
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather headliner$1000 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$22,440$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,8690

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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 Year20152016
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase115.9 in97.4 in
Length197.9 in172.2 in
Width74.7 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,903 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 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 Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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