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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: $84,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,504

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $9,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG C63 SS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $73,250 $55,700
Base Invoice $68,123 $43,512
designo Package 550  
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 890
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 2,100
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,450  
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Automatic climate control, front   550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Navigation system   3,110
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Synthetic suede steering wheel   1,105
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735
designo Package 512  
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 587
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 757
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,785
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,069  
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Automatic climate control, front   468
Illuminated door sill trim plates   616
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Navigation system   2,644
Xenon HID headlights   927
Synthetic suede steering wheel   939
Ceramic brake rotors   6,928
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475
Options (change) 9,870 28,385
Options (change) 9,180 24,132
Destination 925 860
Total Price $84,045 $84,945
Total Invoice $78,228 $68,504

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,505
Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG C63 SS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine503hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$84,045$84,945
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,735$84,945
Total Invoice$78,228$68,504
Adjustments for Features-1,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,009$68,504

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

Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
TrimAMG C63 SS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,515$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2190

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

Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.8 in95.1 in
Length184.5 in170.4 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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