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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: $77,900

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $73,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSCL600
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,700 $147,400
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,125  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation system 3,110  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Wood trim 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Floor mats 90  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Satellite radio 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
iPod integration 440 425
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation system 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Wood trim 757  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306  
Floor mats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Satellite radio 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
iPod integration 0 395
Options (change) 20,250 425
Options (change) 6,799 395
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $77,900 $151,700

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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: $63,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,996
Model Year20092008
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSCL600
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine310hp H6510hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$77,900$151,700
Adjustments for Features0-10,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,900$141,390

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

Model Year20092008
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 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
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 
Aux input$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,130$16,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,607

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class features.

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

Model Year20092008
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in116.3 in
Length172.1 in199.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.4,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 ft312.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class specs.

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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