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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: $67,345

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $8,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSE300
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $52,150
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 250
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Wood trim 1,790   1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 720
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Proximity key   790      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730 450
App support   210      
HD radio   1,040      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Second rear spoiler         300
designo Edition         4,900
Premium 2 Package         7,650
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 233
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 670
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Proximity key   0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0 419
App support   0      
HD radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Second rear spoiler         279
designo Edition         4,557
Premium 2 Package         7,115
Options (change) 22,965 15,565 22,295 15,700 14,270
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 13,273
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $76,060 $75,660 $87,190 $91,295 $67,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,060
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSE300
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6241hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20x-
Total Price$76,060$75,660$87,190$91,295$67,345
Adjustments for Features-3000-550-1,800-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,760$75,660$86,640$89,495$63,410
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$10,980$13,835$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterE-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSE300
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat    $150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Second rear spoiler    $150
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats    $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,880$7,580$8,130$9,380$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$550$1,800$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-6-20-3,663

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

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterE-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in115.7 in
Length172.2 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170033%
Total Not Requested342567%

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