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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: $73,140

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $29,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,470

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $37,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $97,950
Base Invoice $43,512 $91,094
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
CD changer, remote 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,160
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Wood trim 890  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
CD changer, remote 553  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,079
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,644  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Wood trim 757  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Options (change) 16,580 1,160
Options (change) 14,098 1,079
Destination 860 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $73,140 $102,585
Total Invoice $58,470 $95,648

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,891
Model Year20082010
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$73,140$102,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,140$99,060
Total Invoice$58,470$95,648
Adjustments for Features0-3,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,470$92,361

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082010
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,287

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082010
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 Weight2,965 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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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 buckets100No
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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