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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: $106,550

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $16,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $108,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Heated front seats 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Wheels, dark finish 990 500
Carbon fiber trim 585 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,950
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Wheels, dark finish 0 465
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 23,455 13,050
Options (change) 0 12,138
Destination 995 925
Total Price $106,550 $122,875

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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: $10,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107,752
Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$106,550$122,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,550$116,865

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterCLS
TrimSpyderAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,330$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,593

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162017
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.4,420 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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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