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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: $76,915

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $7,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $60,900 $64,800
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 780
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 750
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,515  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Premium Package 1,440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Rear spoiler   300
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 725
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 698
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Premium Package 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 22,380 11,240
Options (change) 451 10,453
Destination 950 875
Total Price $84,230 $76,915

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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: $10,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,575
Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine315hp H6402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$84,230$76,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,230$74,105

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

Model Year20132012
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 window/roof operation $15
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, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,630$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,616

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

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.5 in55.2 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested260097%
Total Not Requested753%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

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