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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: $71,760

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,297

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $12,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,430 $55,700
Base Invoice $57,130 $43,512
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 890
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Automatic climate control, front   550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Navigation system   3,110
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
CD changer, remote   650
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 587
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 757
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   927
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Automatic climate control, front   468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Navigation system   2,644
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 10,950 15,200
Options (change) 10,184 12,925
Destination 875 860
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $74,955 $71,760
Total Invoice $69,889 $57,297

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,914
Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine451hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$74,955$71,760
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,155$71,760
Total Invoice$69,889$57,297
Adjustments for Features-1,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,211$57,297

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,080$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6780

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Boxster features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.7 in170.4 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft39.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%

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%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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