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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,400

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $1,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterCLK
TrimSCLK550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $64,800
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525 730
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 560
Heated steering wheel 250  
Wood trim 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Multicontour driver seat   540
Premium II Package   1,080
Premium I Package   1,900
Bluetooth cell phone link   875
Navigation system   2,320
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0 679
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 521
Heated steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Infotainment Package 0  
Multicontour driver seat   502
Premium II Package   1,004
Premium I Package   1,767
Bluetooth cell phone link   814
Navigation system   2,158
Options (change) 17,650 8,725
Options (change) 0 8,115
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $77,200 $75,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,701
Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterCLK
TrimSCLK550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11320, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$77,200$75,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,200$73,680

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterCLK
TrimSCLK550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,370$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterCLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in106.9 in
Length172.1 in183.2 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height50.9 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.98.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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