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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: $48,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $25,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxster
TrimC250C350S Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $65,200
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Special order charge 250 250  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
CD changer, in-dash 480 480 650
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim   0  
Sport Chrono Package     960
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055
Heated front seats     525
Voice control for nav and audio     595
Audio controls on steering wheel     125
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090
6-speed manual     0
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302  
Special order charge 233 233  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
CD changer, in-dash 446 446 0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 451
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim   0  
Sport Chrono Package     0
Adaptive Sports Seats     0
Heated front seats     0
Voice control for nav and audio     0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 8,640 8,640 8,530
Options (change) 8,035 8,035 451
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $48,965 $53,615 $74,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,911
Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxster
TrimC250C350S Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6320hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,965$53,615$74,680
Adjustments for Features-1,385-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,580$51,880$74,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$0

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

Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassBoxster
TrimC250C350S Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$8,315$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,290-1,6160

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.7 in172.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,977 lb.2,987 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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