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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: $106,420

Porsche Boxster GTS   
Difference: $10,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimGTSE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $88,900
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
7-speed automated manual 3,960  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 12,625
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 2,850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Audio controls on steering wheel 165  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Infotainment Package 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 31,925 27,275
Options (change) 0 25,368
Destination 995 875
Total Price $106,420 $117,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107,941
Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimGTSE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$106,420$117,050
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,755$117,050

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

Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimGTSE63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,830$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-160

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

Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in113.1 in
Length172.2 in191.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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