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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: $80,205

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $22,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimS Black EditionCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $93,550
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 510
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,120
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Premium Package 2   4,035
iPod integration   425
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 474
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,042
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Premium Package 2   3,753
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 14,055 6,090
Options (change) 451 5,664
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $80,205 $103,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,437
Model Year20112008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimS Black EditionCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$80,205$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,205$100,645

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimS Black EditionCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,470$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,303

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112008
ModelBoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length172.1 in193.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 S Black Edition

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 CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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