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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: $86,300 Porsche Boxster | ||||
| Difference: $76,915 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $147,300 | $214,500 | $50,400 | $62,100 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 1,790 | 1,790 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | 8,950 | 7,400 | 7,400 |
| Performance meter | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,910 | 3,240 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,025 | 2,025 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 825 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 670 | 670 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | 330 | 330 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | 8,324 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance meter | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 14,990 | 12,040 | 34,905 | 34,235 |
| Options (change) | 13,942 | 11,198 | 451 | 451 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $163,215 | $228,765 | $86,300 | $97,330 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,955 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,286 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $163,215 | $228,765 | $86,300 | $97,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,960 | -16,560 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $151,255 | $212,205 | $86,300 | $97,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $60,950 | $0 | $10,780 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 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 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | $500 | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $18,890 | $23,490 | $6,930 | $7,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,960 | $16,560 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,128 | -15,412 | 0 | -4 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | Boxster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 97.4 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 50.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 2,889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 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 | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 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 |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 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% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 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 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3800 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | Yes |
| Chronometer | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Electronically-variable engine mounts | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| 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 adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 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 | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 58% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 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 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | Yes |
| Chronometer | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Electronically-variable engine mounts | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| 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 adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
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