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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: $92,285

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $29,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $107,800
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
6-speed manual 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,950
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
App support 210  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Premium Package 1,440 3,740
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
App support 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Premium Package 0 3,478
Options (change) 30,435 12,690
Options (change) 451 11,802
Destination 950 925
Total Price $92,285 $121,415

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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: $23,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,011
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$92,285$121,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,285$115,430

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
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
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,569

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in113.2 in
Length172.2 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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