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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: $84,580

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $25,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimSS Black EditionE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $65,200 $89,800
Infotainment Package 3,640    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 125  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725   850
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 970
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 1,140   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 12,625
Infotainment Package 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Convenience Package 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   791
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 902
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 0   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 0 11,741
Options (change) 27,625 18,430 19,325
Options (change) 7,379 451 17,973
Destination 950 950 905
Total Price $87,175 $84,580 $110,030

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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: $22,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,957
Model Year201120112013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimSS Black EditionE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6320hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,175$84,580$110,030
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,875$84,580$106,770
Cost Above Minimum$2,295$0$0

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

Model Year201120112013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimSS Black EditionE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$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$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,955$5,655$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-3,034

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

Model Year20112013
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.1 in
Length172.1 in191.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 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%
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
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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