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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $91,315 Porsche 718 Boxster | ||||
| Difference: $74,060 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | SL | 718 Boxster | 718 Boxster |
| Trim | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $151,350 | $219,850 | $56,000 | $68,400 |
| Color seat belts | 300 | 300 | 350 | 350 |
| Wheels, dark finish | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,085 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | 8,950 | 7,400 | 7,400 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 650 | 650 | 990 | 990 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 1,810 | 1,810 |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,670 | 1,670 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,170 | 3,170 | ||
| Porsche Connect Plus | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 2,890 | 2,540 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | 2,160 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 825 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 690 | 690 | ||
| Metal pedals | 535 | 535 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 640 | 640 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 2,070 | |||
| 235/35ZR20 | 1,580 | |||
| Color seat belts | 279 | 279 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels, dark finish | 2,046 | 2,046 | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | 8,324 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 605 | 605 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | 930 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |||
| LED headlights | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Porsche Connect Plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metal pedals | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |||
| 235/35ZR20 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,100 | 13,100 | 34,265 | 36,860 |
| Options (change) | 12,184 | 12,184 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 1,050 | 1,050 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $165,375 | $235,175 | $91,315 | $106,310 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,430 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,994 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | SL | 718 Boxster | 718 Boxster |
| Trim | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 300hp H4 | 350hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 110, 6 | 110, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 |
| Total Price | $165,375 | $235,175 | $91,315 | $106,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,630 | -15,730 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $153,745 | $219,445 | $91,315 | $106,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $65,700 | $0 | $14,995 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | SL | 718 Boxster | 718 Boxster |
| Trim | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Media drive, small | $5 | $5 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $19,330 | $23,430 | $7,700 | $7,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,630 | $15,730 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,821 | -14,639 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | 718 Boxster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 97.4 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 172.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 50.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 2,945 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 500 | Yes |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 800 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 27% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Porsche Connect Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 500 | Yes |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 800 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 27% |
| 235/35ZR20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/35ZR20 tires | 200 | No |
| 265/35ZR20 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Porsche Connect Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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