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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: $79,710

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $28,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $97,950
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
6-speed manual 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,160
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 1   3,250
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,372
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,079
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Options (change) 20,160 6,960
Options (change) 451 6,473
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $79,710 $108,385

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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: $25,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,509
Model Year20112010
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$79,710$108,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,710$105,025

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112010
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
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
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$5,205$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,132

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112010
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 Weight2,987 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%
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%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

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