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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: $63,660

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $25,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $50,400
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 850
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Wood trim 1,790 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 350
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
App support 210  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
Premium Package 1,440 1,800
Sport exhaust   650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,300
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 791
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 326
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
App support 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Premium Package 0 1,674
Sport exhaust   605
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,139
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Options (change) 27,340 12,265
Options (change) 451 11,408
Destination 950 995
Total Price $89,190 $63,660

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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: $25,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,876
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$89,190$63,660
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,070$63,660

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterCLA
TrimSAMG CLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Surround sound$250 
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 
Chronometer $100
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,220$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterCLA
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%

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?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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