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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: $88,400

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $27,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $95,900
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
6-speed manual 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,625
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,850
Limited-slip rear differential 950 2,030
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 850
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 11,741
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Limited-slip rear differential 0 1,888
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 28,850 19,325
Options (change) 7,379 17,973
Destination 950 905
Total Price $88,400 $116,130

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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: $25,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,424
Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$88,400$116,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,400$113,645

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
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
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,680$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,312

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
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 Weight2,987 lb.4,277 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 headlights150No
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 Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
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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