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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $104,750

Porsche 718 Boxster S   
Difference: $17,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,400 $108,900
Premium Package Plus 3,170  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Heated steering wheel 470  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
LED headlights 1,170  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Blind spot warning system 690  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,950
Wheels, dark finish 1,085 500
235/35ZR20 1,580  
Wood trim 1,810  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Metal pedals 535  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   2,500
Premium Package Plus 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
LED headlights 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Wheels, dark finish 0 465
235/35ZR20 0  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   2,325
Options (change) 35,300 12,825
Options (change) 0 11,928
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $104,750 $122,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,851
Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H4577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$104,750$122,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,750$119,175

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,460$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,299

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in113.2 in
Length172.4 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested177589%
Total Not Requested22511%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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