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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: $74,655

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $4,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,700 $64,800
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Wind blocker, small 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Heated front seats 500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 750
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,080 760
Heated steering wheel 190  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Rear spoiler   300
7-speed automated manual 0  
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Wind blocker, small 319  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Wood trim 757  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 698
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 707
Heated steering wheel 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 21,360 8,980
Options (change) 6,310 8,352
Destination 950 875
Total Price $79,010 $74,655

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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: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,591
Model Year20092011
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$79,010$74,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,010$70,745

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

Model Year20092011
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
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 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-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
Total Value of Features$2,280$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,640

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

Model Year20092011
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length172.1 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Volume9.9 ft311.5 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested121554%
Total Not Requested102546%

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