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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: $65,430 Porsche Boxster | ||||||
| Difference: $37,085 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,743 Porsche Boxster | ||||||
| Difference: $38,748 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 | $45,800 | $55,700 |
| Base Invoice | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 | $39,923 | $43,512 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 725 | 725 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 890 | 890 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | 1,990 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 480 | 480 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 990 | 990 | ||||
| Navigation system | 3,110 | 3,110 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,735 | 1,735 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | 375 | 375 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | 650 | 650 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | 451 | 451 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 616 | 616 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 757 | 757 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | 587 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 927 | 927 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | 1,692 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 587 | 587 | ||||
| Floor mats | 98 | 98 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 408 | 408 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | 468 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 842 | 842 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,644 | 2,644 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 939 | 939 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,475 | 1,475 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | 319 | 319 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | 553 | 553 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,840 | 700 | 1,840 | 700 | 18,770 | 18,770 |
| Options (change) | 1,711 | 651 | 1,711 | 651 | 15,960 | 15,960 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 860 | 860 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $102,515 | $143,275 | $140,315 | $198,875 | $65,430 | $75,330 |
| Total Invoice | $95,491 | $133,489 | $130,736 | $185,197 | $56,743 | $60,332 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,360 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,689 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 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 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 245hp H6 | 295hp H6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 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 | $102,515 | $143,275 | $140,315 | $198,875 | $65,430 | $75,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,725 | -12,025 | -11,075 | -12,125 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,790 | $131,250 | $129,240 | $186,750 | $65,430 | $75,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 | $0 | $9,750 |
| Total Invoice | $95,491 | $133,489 | $130,736 | $185,197 | $56,743 | $60,332 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,059 | -11,204 | -10,319 | -11,291 | 0 | -120 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,432 | $122,285 | $120,417 | $173,906 | $56,743 | $60,212 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,853 | $33,985 | $87,474 | $0 | $3,469 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 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 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $16,230 | $18,530 | $17,580 | $18,630 | $6,505 | $6,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,725 | $12,025 | $11,075 | $12,125 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,059 | -11,204 | -10,319 | -11,291 | 0 | -120 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | Boxster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 95.1 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 170.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 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 | 7.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 325 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 19% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 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 fore-aft 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 |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 325 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 19% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 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 fore-aft 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 |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
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