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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche 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 Boxster Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $0 Porsche Boxster S | ||||||
| Difference: $97,475 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 0 | 0 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $97,475 | $136,675 | $132,775 | $190,675 | $0 | $0 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,970 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,768 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 240hp H6 | 280hp H6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 50, 4 | 230, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $97,475 | $136,675 | $132,775 | $190,675 | $0 | $0 |
| Adjustments for Features | -23,655 | -24,705 | -23,855 | -24,805 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,820 | $111,970 | $108,920 | $165,870 | $0 | $-150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,150 | $35,100 | $92,050 | $150 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power front side windows | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power locks | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Air conditioning | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear defrost | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power mirrors | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $24,255 | $25,305 | $24,455 | $25,405 | $600 | $750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $23,655 | $24,705 | $23,855 | $24,805 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -22,036 | -23,020 | -22,229 | -23,100 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | Boxster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 95.1 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 170.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 2,856 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
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