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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: $65,565

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $5,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,350 $47,600 $58,000
Seating Package 3,030    
Universal Media Interface 1,290    
Premium 2 Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 890 890
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000 950 950
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
iPod integration   440 440
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Traffic information   0 0
Satellite radio   750 750
Floor mats   90 90
Heated front seats   510 510
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025
Seating Package 2,818    
Universal Media Interface 1,200    
Premium 2 Package 1,302    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 757 757
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Traffic information   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Options (change) 10,990 17,015 17,015
Options (change) 10,222 5,251 5,251
Destination 875 950 950
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $71,315 $65,565 $75,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,340
Model Year201020102010
ModelC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine451hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 850, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$71,315$65,565$75,965
Adjustments for Features0-80-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,315$65,485$75,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400

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

Model Year201020102010
ModelC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,345$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8-7

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

Model Year20102010
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length182.3 in172.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 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

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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