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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: $37,315

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $21,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,759

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $39,923 $43,512
Power driver seat 600 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690 690
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680 480 480
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 650 650
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 3,110 3,110
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Adaptive Sports Seats         3,055 3,055
Floor mats         115 115
Automatic climate control, front         550 550
Wood trim         890 890
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         1,360 1,360
Power driver seat 558 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 927 927
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 587 587
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633 408 408
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 553 553
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,644 2,644
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Adaptive Sports Seats         2,597 2,597
Floor mats         98 98
Automatic climate control, front         468 468
Wood trim         757 757
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         1,156 1,156
Options (change) 6,890 6,890 6,290 6,290 11,990 11,990
Options (change) 6,409 6,409 5,851 5,851 10,195 10,195
Destination 775 775 775 775 860 860
Total Price $37,315 $41,065 $45,065 $45,665 $58,650 $68,550
Total Invoice $34,759 $38,246 $41,966 $42,524 $50,978 $54,567

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,555
Model Year200720072007200720082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 650, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,315$41,065$45,065$45,665$58,650$68,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-4,215-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$39,840$44,765$44,140$54,435$64,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0$9,750
Total Invoice$34,759$38,246$41,966$42,524$50,978$54,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-3,664-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,759$37,105$41,687$41,104$47,314$51,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0$3,778

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

Model Year200720072007200720082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manual    $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Roll bar    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Total Value of Features$2,165$3,390$2,465$3,690$6,380$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$4,215$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-3,664-3,475

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

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,406 lb.2,856 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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
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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