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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: $76,495

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $66,220
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Heated front seats 525  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 750
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 780
Heated steering wheel 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400
Rear spoiler   300
Infotainment Package 0  
Power Seat Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 698
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 725
Heated steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 20,085 9,370
Options (change) 451 8,714
Destination 950 905
Total Price $79,635 $76,495

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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: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,605
Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$79,635$76,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,635$71,985

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

Model Year20122013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
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 
USB port$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$2,330$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,198

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

Model Year20122013
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.4,037 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 Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.911.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested126558%
Total Not Requested92542%

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