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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: $95,380

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $167,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $60,900 $250,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
6-speed manual 0  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,950
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
App support 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,790  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 1,440  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
App support 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 0  
Options (change) 33,530 8,950
Options (change) 451 8,324
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $95,380 $262,545

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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: $148,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,851
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine315hp H6621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 101590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$95,380$262,545
Adjustments for Features0-18,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,380$244,260

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

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
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 climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $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
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,630$21,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-767

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

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in116.0 in
Length172.2 in198.1 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in
Height50.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.5,040 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.912.4 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
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, small100Yes
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 Requested255095%
Total Not Requested1255%

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