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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,150

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $27,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,804

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $29,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimBaseSE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $85,750
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $79,748
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Wood trim 890 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Floor mats 115 115  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 800
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 950
Heated front seats 480 480  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 1,105 500
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Wood trim 757 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Floor mats 98 98  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 744
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 884
Heated front seats 408 408  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939 939 465
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Options (change) 16,490 16,490 2,250
Options (change) 14,021 14,021 2,093
Destination 860 860 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $63,150 $73,050 $90,575
Total Invoice $54,804 $58,393 $84,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,466
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimBaseSE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$63,150$73,050$90,575
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,150$72,900$87,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$54,804$58,393$84,416
Adjustments for Features0-120-3,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,804$58,273$81,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimBaseSE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
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$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $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$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,680$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-3,146

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082010
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.1 in
Length170.4 in191.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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