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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: $85,580

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $107,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelBoxsterS-ClassS-Class
TrimSAMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,700 $179,500 $250,900
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Wood trim 890    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990    
Navigation system 3,110    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990    
Floor mats 115    
Heated front seats 480    
Obstacle detection, rear 530    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 3,250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500 500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950 8,950
Xenon HID headlights 1,090    
Wind blocker, small 375    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,100    
CD changer, remote 650    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587    
Wood trim 757    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842    
Navigation system 2,644    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692    
Floor mats 98    
Heated front seats 408    
Obstacle detection, rear 451    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 3,023  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939 465 465
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 8,324 8,324
Xenon HID headlights 927    
Wind blocker, small 319    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,785    
CD changer, remote 553    
Options (change) 29,020 12,700 9,450
Options (change) 24,673 11,812 8,789
Destination 860 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $85,580 $193,195 $263,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,508
Model Year200820182018
ModelBoxsterS-ClassS-Class
TrimSAMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$85,580$193,195$263,045
Adjustments for Features0-15,950-21,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,580$177,245$241,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$64,100

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelBoxsterS-ClassS-Class
TrimSAMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, automatic $500$500
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50
Around view cameras $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,955$19,905$25,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,950$21,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,057-947

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

Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in116.0 in
Length170.4 in198.1 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in
Height51.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.912.4 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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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