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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: $77,055

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $70,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,798

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $75,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,700 $139,500
Base Invoice $43,512 $129,735
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
Heated front seats 480  
Floor mats 115  
Wood trim 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 4,450
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,100  
CD changer, remote 650  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,644  
Heated front seats 408  
Floor mats 98  
Wood trim 757  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 4,139
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939 465
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,785  
CD changer, remote 553  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Options (change) 20,495 7,415
Options (change) 17,426 6,897
Destination 860 925
Total Price $77,055 $147,840
Total Invoice $61,798 $137,557

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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: $60,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,929
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine295hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$77,055$147,840
Adjustments for Features0-10,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,055$137,275
Total Invoice$61,798$137,557
Adjustments for Features0-9,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,798$127,727

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

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
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 $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$17,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,830

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

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.1 in124.6 in
Length170.4 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height51.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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