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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: $82,305

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $62,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSLBoxster
TrimSL63 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $139,050 $60,900
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 775
Wood trim 0 1,790
Infotainment Package   3,860
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
6-speed manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Interior ambient lighting   340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
CD changer, in-dash   670
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Obstacle detection, front   330
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Premium Package   1,440
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 0
Wood trim 0 0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 1,870 20,455
Options (change) 1,739 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $144,395 $82,305

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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: $53,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,270
Model Year20112013
ModelSLBoxster
TrimSL63 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$144,395$82,305
Adjustments for Features-8,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,960$82,305

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112013
ModelSLBoxster
TrimSL63 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,790$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112013
ModelSLBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in97.4 in
Length180.4 in172.2 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 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 S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested260097%
Total Not Requested753%

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