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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: $78,630

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $12,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,700 $81,800
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 90  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Satellite radio 750 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 925
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,100
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Satellite radio 0 465
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 860
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,023
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Options (change) 20,980 7,165
Options (change) 7,947 6,664
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,630 $91,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,724
Model Year20092006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$78,630$91,440
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,630$90,805

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

Model Year20092006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-592

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20092006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length172.1 in189.7 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

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 seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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