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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: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $13,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,450 $58,000
Xenon HID headlights 790 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 710
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 695
Satellite radio 500 750
Wood trim 775 890
Navigation system 2,210 3,110
CD changer, remote 430  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   510
Automatic climate control, front   550
CD changer, in-dash   650
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
7-speed automated manual   3,420
Xenon HID headlights 735 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 0
Satellite radio 465 0
Wood trim 721 757
Navigation system 2,055 0
CD changer, remote 400  
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Automatic climate control, front   468
CD changer, in-dash   553
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
7-speed automated manual   0
Options (change) 6,160 17,670
Options (change) 5,729 5,804
Destination 775 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,685 $76,620

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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: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,873
Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,685$76,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,685$74,530

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

Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184

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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 Year20062010
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in95.1 in
Length178.4 in172.1 in
Width68.0 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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