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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: $87,130

Porsche Boxster GTS   
Difference: $15,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimGTSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $93,550
Premium Package Plus 1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
6-speed manual 0  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,120
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 510
Audio controls on steering wheel 165  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 2   4,035
iPod integration   425
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,042
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 474
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 2   3,753
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 12,635 6,090
Options (change) 451 5,664
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $87,130 $103,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,861
Model Year20152008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimGTSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$87,130$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,130$102,220

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimGTSCLS63 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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger 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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,995$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152008
ModelBoxsterCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in112.4 in
Length172.2 in193.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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