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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: $94,895

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $22,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,300 $95,900
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Wood trim 1,790  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 12,625
Rearview camera 1,515  
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
Rearview camera 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 30,600 20,165
Options (change) 0 18,754
Destination 995 905
Total Price $94,895 $116,970

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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: $19,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,352
Model Year20152013
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,895$116,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,895$114,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152013
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
Power trunk closer $350
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,930$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,499

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152013
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.4,277 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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