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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: $63,225

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $20,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $49,500
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 800
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 950
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Sport exhaust   650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Rear spoiler   300
Infotainment Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 558
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 744
Carbon fiber trim 0 884
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Sport exhaust   605
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 24,245 12,800
Options (change) 0 11,905
Destination 950 925
Total Price $83,795 $63,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,687
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$83,795$63,225
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,795$62,980

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterCLA
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length172.1 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74058%
Total Not Requested52542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
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%

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