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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: $87,275

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $76,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS600
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,900 $160,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Wood trim 1,790  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Premium Package 1,440  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Premium Package 0  
Options (change) 25,425 0
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 950 905
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $87,275 $163,805

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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: $64,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,205
Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS600
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine315hp H6510hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 101200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$87,275$163,805
Adjustments for Features0-11,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,275$152,020

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

Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS600
Body2dr Convertible4dr 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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
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
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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, 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 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$7,705$19,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,978

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

Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase97.4 in124.6 in
Length172.2 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested1757%

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