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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: $79,140

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $16,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimS Black EditionE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $87,700
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,140
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Premium II Package   1,930
Premium I Package   2,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,060
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium II Package   1,795
Premium I Package   1,953
Options (change) 12,990 5,170
Options (change) 451 4,808
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $79,140 $95,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,526
Model Year20112009
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimS Black EditionE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$79,140$95,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,140$94,325

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

Model Year20112009
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimS Black EditionE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,120$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,417

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

Model Year20112009
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length172.1 in191.0 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,027 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested112580%
Total Not Requested27520%

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