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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,720

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $19,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,535

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,194

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Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $49,500
Base Invoice $43,512 $46,035
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Preferred Package 2,190  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,100  
Navigation system 3,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 800
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 600
Wood trim 890 325
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Sport exhaust   650
Rear spoiler   300
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Preferred Package 1,862  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,785  
Navigation system 2,644  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 744
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939 558
Wood trim 757 302
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 669
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Sport exhaust   605
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 23,945 10,295
Options (change) 20,357 9,575
Destination 860 925
Total Price $80,505 $60,720
Total Invoice $64,729 $56,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,678
Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$80,505$60,720
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,505$60,200
Total Invoice$64,729$56,535
Adjustments for Features0-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,729$56,051

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,620$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-484

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterCLA
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length170.4 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height51.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested80051%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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