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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,595

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,183

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $14,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCLSCLS
TrimBaseSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $66,900 $92,200
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $62,217 $85,746
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,735    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Floor mats 115 115    
Wood trim 890 890    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 1,110 1,110
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Premium Package 2     4,740 3,600
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,475    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Floor mats 98 98    
Wood trim 757 757    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 1,032 1,032
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Premium Package 2     4,408 3,348
Options (change) 16,935 16,935 5,850 4,710
Options (change) 14,400 14,400 5,440 4,380
Destination 860 860 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $63,595 $73,495 $74,825 $100,285
Total Invoice $55,183 $58,772 $69,732 $93,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,559
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCLSCLS
TrimBaseSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,595$73,495$74,825$100,285
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,135-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,595$73,345$72,690$97,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$24,485
Total Invoice$55,183$58,772$69,732$93,501
Adjustments for Features0-120-1,990-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,183$58,652$67,742$90,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0$22,859

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCLSCLS
TrimBaseSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,255$8,240$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,135$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-1,990-2,900

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082007
ModelBoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length170.4 in193.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested122552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested102547%

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