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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: $99,340

Porsche Boxster GTS   
Difference: $49,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimGTSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $73,500 $139,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
7-speed automated manual 3,960  
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 3,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 1,350
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 165  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,790
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 1,256
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Options (change) 24,845 7,300
Options (change) 0 6,790
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $99,340 $148,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,161
Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimGTSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine330hp H6536hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$99,340$148,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,340$145,190

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

Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimGTSS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
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
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
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
Performance meter$150 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
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 door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,405$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,058

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,031 lb.4,916 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 GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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