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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: $61,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $31,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $53,800 $82,100
Premium II Package 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710
iPod integration 375  
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   2,635
PCM   2,965
Automatic climate control, front   760
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Heated front seats   530
CD changer, in-dash   670
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
6-speed manual   0
Premium II Package 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0
iPod integration 349  
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
PCM   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Heated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 5,115 10,130
Options (change) 4,757 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $61,490 $93,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,385
Model Year20082016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine451hp V8375hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-20
Total Price$61,490$93,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,490$91,885

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

Model Year20082016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Convertible top $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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

Model Year20082016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in97.4 in
Length182.3 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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