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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: $39,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $24,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790          
Power driver seat 600            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710 710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765          
Heated front seats 680 680         530
Navigation system 2,210 2,210          
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500          
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025 2,635
Premium Package     1,780   1,170    
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
Satellite radio     670 670 670    
Aluminum trim     760 760 760 895 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Convenience Package           900  
Infotainment Package           3,990  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
Automatic climate control, front             760
PCM             2,965
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735          
Power driver seat 558            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711          
Heated front seats 633 633         0
Navigation system 2,055 2,055          
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395          
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package     0   0    
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio     0 0 0    
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package           0  
Infotainment Package           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Automatic climate control, front             0
PCM             0
Options (change) 8,695 8,095 10,165 8,235 9,555 11,005 8,920
Options (change) 8,087 7,529 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $39,120 $46,870 $63,260 $68,330 $74,450 $86,600 $92,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,543
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp V6268hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 1250, 4185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$39,120$46,870$63,260$68,330$74,450$86,600$92,015
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,415-6,455-5,415-8,755-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,120$46,570$57,845$61,875$69,035$77,845$86,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0$4,030$11,190$20,000$28,440

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

Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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
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   
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
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
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 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
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   $250 
Traffic information   $25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
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     
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,965$8,080$9,120$8,080$11,420$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,415$6,455$5,415$8,755$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-85-94-72-101-62

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

Model Year20072016
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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 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
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
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%
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 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
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
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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