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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: $81,140

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $39,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCLS
TrimBaseSCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $106,500
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670  
Interior ambient lighting 340    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 8,950
Premium Package 4,360 3,760  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 8,324
Premium Package 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Options (change) 29,745 28,805 12,870
Options (change) 451 451 11,970
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $81,140 $91,900 $120,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,323
Model Year201420142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCLS
TrimBaseSCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$81,140$91,900$120,295
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,140$91,800$115,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,660$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCLS
TrimBaseSCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$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
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,480$5,580$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2-4,173

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014
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 Weight2,889 lb.4,256 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 seat100No
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
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 seat100No
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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