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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: $85,205

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $95,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,726

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $99,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S63AMG S65S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $163,150 $234,050 $55,700
Base Invoice $151,730 $217,667 $43,512
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,250   1,735
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 3,700 890
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500 1,105
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690
Floor mats     115
Heated front seats     480
Obstacle detection, rear     530
Automatic climate control, front     550
Illuminated door sill trim plates     725
Audio controls on steering wheel     990
Navigation system     3,110
Xenon HID headlights     1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990
CD changer, remote     650
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,023   1,475
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 3,441 757
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465 939
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 6,928
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587
Floor mats     98
Heated front seats     408
Obstacle detection, rear     451
Automatic climate control, front     468
Illuminated door sill trim plates     616
Audio controls on steering wheel     842
Navigation system     2,644
Xenon HID headlights     927
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692
CD changer, remote     553
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     1,785
Options (change) 16,400 13,150 28,645
Options (change) 15,253 12,230 24,354
Destination 925 925 860
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $180,475 $249,825 $85,205
Total Invoice $167,908 $232,522 $68,726

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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: $83,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,692
Model Year201620162008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S63AMG S65S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 131940, 24230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$180,475$249,825$85,205
Adjustments for Features-11,275-17,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$169,200$232,250$85,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$63,050$0
Total Invoice$167,908$232,522$68,726
Adjustments for Features-10,490-16,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$157,418$216,164$68,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$58,746$0

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

Model Year201620162008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S63AMG S65S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Brake assist$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Night vision $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Power convertible top  $4000
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$19,130$25,430$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,275$17,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,490-16,3580

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

Model Year20162008
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase115.9 in95.1 in
Length197.9 in170.4 in
Width74.7 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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