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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: $77,915

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $62,330 $60,900
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,515
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
6-speed manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
CD changer, in-dash   670
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Infotainment Package   3,860
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Obstacle detection, front   330
App support   210
Premium Package   1,440
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 451
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
App support   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 12,980 18,570
Options (change) 12,072 451
Destination 905 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $77,915 $80,420

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,250
Model Year20132013
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine451hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$77,915$80,420
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,915$80,030

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

Model Year20132013
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 app$25 
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 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7

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

Model Year20132013
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.2,910 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested225084%
Total Not Requested42516%

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