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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: $94,815

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $168,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S65S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $247,900 $58,600
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 1,140
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 1,295
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,150
7-speed automated manual   3,420
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,810
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Heated front seats   525
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 6,928
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Heated front seats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 13,150 35,265
Options (change) 12,230 7,379
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $263,675 $94,815

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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: $149,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219,218
Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S65S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine621hp V12310hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$263,675$94,815
Adjustments for Features-19,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$244,490$94,815

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG S65S
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
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
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
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
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$23,940$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$19,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,8550

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase115.9 in95.1 in
Length197.9 in172.1 in
Width74.7 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight5,125 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4 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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
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 Requested132591%
Total Not Requested1259%

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