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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,560

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $21,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterB-Class
TrimBaseSS Black EditionElectric Drive
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $41,450
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   720
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Wood trim 890 890   325
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 970
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385 2,385  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Interior Package       1,690
Premium Package       2,980
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   670
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0   302
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 902
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Interior Package       1,572
Premium Package       2,771
Options (change) 13,720 13,930 5,710 6,685
Options (change) 451 451 451 6,217
Destination 950 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,770 $73,480 $71,860 $41,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,809
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterB-Class
TrimBaseSS Black EditionElectric Drive
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6177hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,770$73,480$71,860$41,560
Adjustments for Features-770-1,020-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,000$72,460$71,140$41,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,140$0

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

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterB-Class
TrimBaseSS Black EditionElectric Drive
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
28 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Foldaway tray tables, second row   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Total Value of Features$7,035$7,285$6,985$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$1,020$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17-19-140

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

Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterB-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length172.1 in171.6 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in61.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.951.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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