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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: $99,290

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $150,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S65S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $234,050 $62,100
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 1,790
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 7,400
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Premium Package Plus   3,240
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,825
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Heated steering wheel   270
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
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
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 0
7-speed automated manual   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   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
Options (change) 12,650 36,195
Options (change) 11,765 451
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $249,325 $99,290

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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: $137,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $218,874
Model Year20162014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S65S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine621hp V12315hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/40-19
Total Price$249,325$99,290
Adjustments for Features-12,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$236,715$99,290

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

Model Year20162014
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S65S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
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 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
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 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents$0 
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 
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 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$21,290$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,7370

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

Model Year20162014
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.2,976 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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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%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500No
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested315093%
Total Not Requested2257%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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