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

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

Lowest Total Price: $74,220

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $92,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,388

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $95,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSCL600
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,700 $162,000
Base Invoice $43,512 $150,660
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Navigation system 3,110  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
CD changer, remote 650  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Navigation system 2,644  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 651
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 17,660 700
Options (change) 15,016 651
Destination 860 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $74,220 $166,225
Total Invoice $59,388 $154,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,828
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSCL600
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6510hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$74,220$166,225
Adjustments for Features0-12,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,220$153,750
Total Invoice$59,388$154,836
Adjustments for Features0-11,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,388$143,216

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

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSCL600
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,390$18,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,620

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

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in116.3 in
Length170.4 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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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