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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,220

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $88,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,388

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $92,422

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS600
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,700 $159,500
Base Invoice $43,512 $148,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Navigation system 3,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
CD changer, remote 650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Navigation system 2,644  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 17,660 0
Options (change) 15,016 0
Destination 860 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $74,220 $162,975
Total Invoice $59,388 $151,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,378
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS600
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine295hp H6510hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 71200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$74,220$162,975
Adjustments for Features0-16,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,220$146,825
Total Invoice$59,388$151,810
Adjustments for Features0-15,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,388$136,766

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

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS600
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,415$22,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,044

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

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.1 in124.6 in
Length170.4 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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