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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: $95,075

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $6,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $93,550
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
PCM 2,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 510
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2   4,035
iPod integration   425
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
PCM 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 474
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2   3,753
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 11,980 4,970
Options (change) 0 4,622
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $95,075 $101,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,962
Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$95,075$101,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,075$98,625

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderCLS63 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
Proximity key $250
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
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
Headlight washers $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,899 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 Spyder

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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested132552%

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