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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: $61,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $18,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,280

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $7,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $43,512 $46,872
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 850
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
Floor mats 115  
Wood trim 890 325
Heated front seats 480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 350
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Sport exhaust   650
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 791
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 669
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,644  
Floor mats 98  
Wood trim 757 302
Heated front seats 408  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 326
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939 465
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,785  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Sport exhaust   605
Options (change) 23,445 10,120
Options (change) 19,933 9,413
Destination 860 995
Total Price $80,005 $61,515
Total Invoice $64,305 $57,280

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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: $20,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,776
Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$80,005$61,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,005$59,635
Total Invoice$64,305$57,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,305$55,529

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $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
Rearview camera $200
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
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
SD Card slot $25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
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$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082018
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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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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