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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: $83,290

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $27,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,098

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $36,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $95,900
Base Invoice $43,512 $89,187
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Floor mats 115  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890  
Navigation system 3,110  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,625
CD changer, remote 650  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Floor mats 98  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757  
Navigation system 2,644  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 791
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 11,741
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 26,730 14,445
Options (change) 22,726 13,434
Destination 860 905
Total Price $83,290 $111,250
Total Invoice $67,098 $103,526

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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: $24,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,031
Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,290$111,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,290$107,600
Total Invoice$67,098$103,526
Adjustments for Features0-3,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,098$100,129

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
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
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,397

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.2 in
Length170.4 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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