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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: $76,545

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $54,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimS Black EditionS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $65,200 $127,000
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
iPod integration   425
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 10,395 425
Options (change) 451 395
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $76,545 $131,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,144
Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimS Black EditionS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine320hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$76,545$131,300
Adjustments for Features0-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,545$125,040

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

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimS Black EditionS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,155$13,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,835

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.1 in124.6 in
Length172.1 in205.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.4,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 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 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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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