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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,585

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $36,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLBoxsterBoxster
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $47,600 $58,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 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       1,560 1,560
iPod integration       440 440
Navigation system       3,110 3,110
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,990 1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710
Traffic information       0 0
Satellite radio       750 750
Floor mats       90 90
Heated front seats       510 510
Automatic climate control, front       550 550
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595
CD changer, in-dash       650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link       695 695
Audio controls on steering wheel       990 990
Synthetic suede steering wheel       1,105 1,105
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,025 2,025
Wind blocker, small       375 375
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 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       0 0
iPod integration       0 0
Navigation system       0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,692 1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Traffic information       0 0
Satellite radio       0 0
Floor mats       0 0
Heated front seats       0 0
Automatic climate control, front       468 468
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0
CD changer, in-dash       553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link       0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       842 842
Synthetic suede steering wheel       0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       0 0
Wind blocker, small       319 319
Options (change) 1,870 1,870 700 22,035 22,035
Options (change) 1,739 1,739 651 8,882 8,882
Destination 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $106,645 $144,395 $202,925 $70,585 $80,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,248
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLBoxsterBoxster
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 1050, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$106,645$144,395$202,925$70,585$80,985
Adjustments for Features-8,860-10,210-11,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,785$134,185$191,665$70,585$80,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0$10,400

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLBoxsterBoxster
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,190$16,540$17,590$6,330$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,860$10,210$11,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,252-9,512-10,48500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112010
ModelSLBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in95.1 in
Length180.4 in172.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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