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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: $87,650

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $81,165

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelSLSLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65BaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,950        
Wheels, dark finish 2,200 500     880
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 7,400
Performance meter 2,500 2,500      
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 1,000      
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620 2,950 1,965
Sport Chrono Package     1,850 1,850  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,160 2,160  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     825 825 825
Rearview camera     1,515 1,515 1,515
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Auto-dimming headlights     520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Audio controls on steering wheel         165
Cooled or ventilated front seats         730
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Driver Assistance Package 2,744        
Wheels, dark finish 2,046 465     0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 0 0 0
Performance meter 2,325 2,325      
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 930      
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0
Sport Chrono Package     0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 18,190 13,540 35,255 34,585 26,385
Options (change) 16,918 12,593 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $168,815 $233,315 $87,650 $98,880 $100,880

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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: $69,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $144,773
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelSLSLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65BaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$168,815$233,315$87,650$98,880$100,880
Adjustments for Features-12,145-16,445-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,670$216,870$87,500$98,480$100,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,200$0$10,980$13,380

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelSLSLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65BaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$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$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   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Heated washer fluid system$50$50   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500$500$500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$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 door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner $1000   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped 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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$19,340$23,640$7,345$7,595$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,145$16,445$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,300-15,305-2-40

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162015
ModelSLBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in97.4 in
Length181.8 in172.2 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height51.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested240097%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Electronically-variable engine mounts500No
Chronometer100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested190096%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Electronically-variable engine mounts500No
Chronometer100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

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