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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,145

Porsche 718 Boxster   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelSLK718 Boxster
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,500 $56,000
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470 1,370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 640
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Porsche Connect   830
Heated steering wheel   470
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Aluminum trim   760
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 0
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Porsche Connect   0
Heated steering wheel   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 4,575 11,095
Options (change) 4,255 0
Destination 775 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,150 $68,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,476
Model Year20062017
ModelSLK718 Boxster
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8300hp H4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$68,150$68,145
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,150$68,070

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20062017
ModelSLK718 Boxster
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,585$8,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20062017
ModelSLK718 Boxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in97.4 in
Length160.7 in172.4 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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