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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: $78,280

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $9,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $81,800
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 1,515  
CD changer, in-dash 570 430
Satellite radio 670 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,100
Obstacle detection, front 330  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Premium Package 1,440  
Lighting Package   990
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 400
Satellite radio 0 465
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,023
Obstacle detection, front 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Premium Package 0  
Lighting Package   921
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 16,430 3,945
Options (change) 451 3,669
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,280 $88,220

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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: $11,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,852
Model Year20132006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$78,280$88,220
Adjustments for Features-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,315$88,220

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

Model Year20132006
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
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
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, 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-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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,330$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-350

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

Model Year20132006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in112.4 in
Length172.2 in189.7 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested225084%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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