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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: $76,205

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $2,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $67,750
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Heated front seats 525  
Wood trim 890  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 590
Heated steering wheel 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 750
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Rear spoiler   300
Infotainment Package 0  
Power Seat Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood trim 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 419
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 549
Heated steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 698
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 19,435 7,530
Options (change) 451 7,005
Destination 950 925
Total Price $78,985 $76,205

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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: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,990
Model Year20122015
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$78,985$76,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,985$71,320

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

Model Year20122015
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
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
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
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 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$3,105$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,547

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

Model Year20122015
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length172.1 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,344 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119057%
Total Not Requested90043%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

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