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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: $60,475

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $18,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,450 $62,100
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 710
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Satellite radio 500 670
Wood trim 775 1,515
CD changer, remote 430  
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
CD changer, in-dash   570
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Premium Package Plus   3,240
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Satellite radio 465 0
Wood trim 721 0
CD changer, remote 400  
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Options (change) 3,950 15,580
Options (change) 3,674 0
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $60,475 $78,675

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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: $14,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,445
Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC55S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$60,475$78,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,475$74,535

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

Model Year20062014
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-52

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

Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in97.4 in
Length178.4 in172.2 in
Width68.0 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested150044%
Total Not Requested187556%

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