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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: $82,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $12,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,430 $82,100
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 445
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   2,635
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
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   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
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Options (change) 18,060 11,600
Options (change) 16,797 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $82,065 $94,695

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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: $12,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,510
Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine481hp V8375hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-20
Total Price$82,065$94,695
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,065$94,455

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Convertible top $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in97.4 in
Length180.7 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

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%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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