Porsche Boxster Porsche Boxster 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $90,700

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $56,640

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,900 $139,500
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 4,450
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,790  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 1,440  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 4,139
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 0  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Options (change) 28,850 6,915
Options (change) 451 6,432
Destination 950 925
Total Price $90,700 $147,340

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche Boxster dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,108
Model Year20132014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine315hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$90,700$147,340
Adjustments for Features0-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,700$141,340

Return to top

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

Model Year20132014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,740$13,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,583

Return to top

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

Model Year20132014
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase97.4 in124.6 in
Length172.2 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height50.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.3 ft3

Return to top

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 information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.