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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: $92,645

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $170,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,000 $250,900
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated steering wheel 210  
Heated front seats 510  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Satellite radio 750  
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Floor mats 90  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Wind blocker, small 375  
6-speed manual 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Satellite radio 0  
Wood trim 757  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Floor mats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 8,324
Wind blocker, small 319  
6-speed manual 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Options (change) 33,695 9,450
Options (change) 15,810 8,789
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $92,645 $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: $149,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 71590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$92,645$263,045
Adjustments for Features0-20,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,645$242,535

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

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
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 climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
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
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
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
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Off-road navigation system$0 
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front 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 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
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,805$24,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-895

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

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in116.0 in
Length172.1 in198.1 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in
Height50.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.5,040 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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