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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: $79,940

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $51,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,900 $127,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 1,440  
iPod integration   425
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 0  
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 18,090 425
Options (change) 451 395
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $79,940 $131,300

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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: $45,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,797
Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine315hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$79,940$131,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,940$125,740

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

Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
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 $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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 audio streaming$25 
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 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,230$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,182

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

Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase97.4 in124.6 in
Length172.2 in205.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,663 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 in0.0 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 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.3 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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested1757%

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