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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: $105,560

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $8,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $94,900
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Heated front seats 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Carbon fiber trim 585 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 12,625
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 22,465 18,355
Options (change) 0 17,071
Destination 995 875
Total Price $105,560 $114,130

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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: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,012
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$105,560$114,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,560$112,845

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162012
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
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
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 
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
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,196

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,899 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 Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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