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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: $97,135

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $68,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSpyderCL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $82,100 $151,500
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
PCM 2,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Heated front seats 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 1,000
Carbon fiber trim 585 3,500
6-speed manual 0  
AMG Performance Package   7,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
PCM 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 930
Carbon fiber trim 0 3,115
6-speed manual 0  
AMG Performance Package   6,789
Options (change) 14,040 11,800
Options (change) 0 10,834
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $97,135 $165,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145,462
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSpyderCL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine375hp H6563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$97,135$165,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,135$157,490

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

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
TrimSpyderCL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,147

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

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterCL-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in116.3 in
Length172.2 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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