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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: $89,695

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $32,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $108,900
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 8,324
Options (change) 30,145 11,800
Options (change) 7,379 10,975
Destination 950 995
Total Price $89,695 $121,695

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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: $25,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,162
Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$89,695$121,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,695$115,510

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,756

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.2 in
Length172.1 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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