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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: $61,075

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,040

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $13,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,200 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $54,126 $39,923 $43,512
Multimedia Package 3,350    
Lighting Package 985    
AMG Leather Package 3,030    
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 890 890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735 1,735
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
CD changer, remote   650 650
Multimedia Package 3,115    
Lighting Package 916    
AMG Leather Package 2,818    
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 757 757
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 587 587
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475 1,475
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 10,675 14,415 14,415
Options (change) 9,927 12,257 12,257
Destination 875 860 860
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $71,850 $61,075 $70,975
Total Invoice $67,028 $53,040 $56,629

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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: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,915
Model Year201120082008
ModelC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine451hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 1250, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$71,850$61,075$70,975
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,700$61,075$70,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$67,028$53,040$56,629
Adjustments for Features-1,0730-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,955$53,040$56,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,469

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelC-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimC63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $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  
Brake assist$50  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$6,655$5,505$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0730-120

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

Model Year20112008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length182.3 in170.4 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested86552%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather 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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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%
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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%
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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