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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,805

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $10,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelSLCBoxster
TrimAMG SLC43S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,350 $56,700
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 725
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 890
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990 1,990
Sport Chrono Package   1,320
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
7-speed automated manual   3,420
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Satellite radio   750
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,500
Wind blocker, small   375
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 616
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 757
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921 1,692
Sport Chrono Package   306
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
7-speed automated manual   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Satellite radio   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0
Wind blocker, small   319
Options (change) 10,460 25,485
Options (change) 9,730 8,635
Destination 995 950
Total Price $72,805 $83,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,162
Model Year20182009
ModelSLCBoxster
TrimAMG SLC43S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6310hp H6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$72,805$83,135
Adjustments for Features-8,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,175$83,135

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182009
ModelSLCBoxster
TrimAMG SLC43S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$16,435$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182009
ModelSLCBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in95.1 in
Length162.8 in172.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested141531%
Total Not Requested315069%

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 washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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