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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,420

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $11,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,267

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,450 $55,700
Base Invoice $50,639 $43,512
Xenon HID headlights 790 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690
CD changer, remote 430 650
Wood trim 775 890
Navigation system 2,210 3,110
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Automatic climate control, front   550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
5-speed shiftable automatic   3,210
Xenon HID headlights 735 927
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 587
CD changer, remote 400 553
Wood trim 721 757
Navigation system 2,055 2,644
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Automatic climate control, front   468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,729
Options (change) 4,895 15,890
Options (change) 4,553 13,511
Destination 775 860
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,420 $72,450
Total Invoice $57,267 $57,883

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $654
Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$61,420$72,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,420$70,860
Total Invoice$57,267$57,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,267$56,613

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

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,440$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,270

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Boxster features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in95.1 in
Length178.4 in170.4 in
Width68.0 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft39.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22556%
Total Not Requested17544%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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