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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: $88,915

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $71,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSLSLBoxster
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $58,600
Wood trim 0 0 890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 980
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150
Infotainment Package     3,640
Sport Chrono Package     960
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055
Convenience Package     2,490
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Heated front seats     525
Obstacle detection, rear     530
Voice control for nav and audio     595
Limited-slip rear differential     950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,025
Illuminated door sill trim plates     725
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800
Heated steering wheel     250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090
Wood trim 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 6,928
Infotainment Package     0
Sport Chrono Package     0
Adaptive Sports Seats     0
Convenience Package     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Heated front seats     0
Obstacle detection, rear     451
Voice control for nav and audio     0
Limited-slip rear differential     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0
Heated steering wheel     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0
Options (change) 9,540 9,540 29,365
Options (change) 8,873 8,873 7,379
Destination 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $160,165 $229,315 $88,915

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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: $57,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,995
Model Year201620162012
ModelSLSLBoxster
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12310hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$160,165$229,315$88,915
Adjustments for Features-13,645-19,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,520$209,370$88,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201620162012
ModelSLSLBoxster
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Wind blocker, small  $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, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Night vision $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$20,190$26,490$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,645$19,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,695-18,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162012
ModelSLBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in95.1 in
Length181.8 in172.1 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height51.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%

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