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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: $86,620

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $3,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSpyderE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $81,800
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Heated front seats 530  
CD changer, in-dash 570 430
6-speed manual 0  
Lighting Package   990
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 400
6-speed manual 0  
Lighting Package   921
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 6,545 2,345
Options (change) 0 2,181
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $89,640 $86,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,738
Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSpyderE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$89,640$86,620
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,350$86,620

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

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterE-Class
TrimSpyderE55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
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 
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,780$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30

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

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,899 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 Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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