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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $82,925 Porsche Boxster S | ||
| Difference: $80,050 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | S-Class |
| Trim | S | S600 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $58,600 | $159,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 3,420 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | |
| Heated front seats | 525 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 890 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,025 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 725 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 980 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 23,375 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 0 |
| Destination | 950 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $82,925 | $162,975 |
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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: $66,615 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,894 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | S-Class |
| Trim | S | S600 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 310hp H6 | 510hp V12 |
| Transmission | S7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 12/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 325, 11 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $82,925 | $162,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,925 | $149,540 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | S-Class |
| Trim | S | S600 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,330 | $20,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $13,435 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -12,515 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | S-Class |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,042 lb. | 4,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 12% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 25% |
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