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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,555

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,682

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $6,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,700 $67,300
Base Invoice $43,512 $62,589
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Wind blocker, small 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Navigation system 3,110  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 750
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
CD changer, remote 650  
Rear spoiler   300
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Wind blocker, small 319  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Navigation system 2,644  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 698
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Xenon HID headlights 927  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
CD changer, remote 553  
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 18,005 3,330
Options (change) 15,310 3,098
Destination 860 925
Total Price $74,565 $71,555
Total Invoice $59,682 $66,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,918
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$74,565$71,555
Adjustments for Features0-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,565$67,245
Total Invoice$59,682$66,612
Adjustments for Features0-4,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,682$62,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,455$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,012

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.4 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.911.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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