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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: $44,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55BaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,550 $54,450 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Xenon HID headlights 790 790          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710 710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765          
Satellite radio 500 500 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 680           530
Navigation system 2,210 2,210          
CD changer, remote 420 430          
Wood trim   775 1,515   1,515    
Premium Package     1,780   1,170 965  
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025 2,635
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 670 670
Aluminum trim       760   895 0
Infotainment Package           3,990  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
Auto-dimming mirrors             690
Automatic climate control, front             760
PCM             2,965
Xenon HID headlights 735 735          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711          
Satellite radio 465 465 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 633           0
Navigation system 2,055 2,055          
CD changer, remote 391 400          
Wood trim   721 0   0    
Premium Package     0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim       0   0 0
Infotainment Package           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors             0
Automatic climate control, front             0
PCM             0
Options (change) 6,055 6,160 10,920 8,235 10,310 11,070 9,610
Options (change) 5,632 5,729 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $44,380 $62,685 $64,015 $68,330 $75,205 $86,665 $92,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,439
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55BaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6362hp V8265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 1250, 4185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$44,380$62,685$64,015$68,330$75,205$86,665$92,705
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-5,565-6,405-5,565-9,105-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,380$58,960$58,450$61,925$69,640$77,560$86,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,580$0$3,475$11,190$19,110$28,175

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

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55BaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250   
Rear side airbags $300     
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100     
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit$0$0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Convertible top      $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler $200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900     
Infotainment 
App support     $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player$125$125     
HD radio     $50 
Media drive   $15 $15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0 $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound $250   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic information   $25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance meter     $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Folding second row seats $300     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50     
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Wood trim $300$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$2,715$6,440$8,280$9,120$8,280$11,820$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$5,565$6,405$5,565$9,105$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,473-86-93-74-105-65

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

Model Year20062016
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 Weight3,406 lb.2,889 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22556%
Total Not Requested17544%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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