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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,895

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $13,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelSLKBoxster
TrimAMG SLK55Spyder
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $72,600 $82,100
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 825
Wind blocker, small 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   2,635
Automatic climate control, front   760
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Interior ambient lighting   340
Carbon fiber trim   445
Heated front seats   530
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
Wheels, dark finish   990
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,092  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0
Wind blocker, small 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Carbon fiber trim   0
Heated front seats   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
Wheels, dark finish   0
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Options (change) 9,370 13,085
Options (change) 8,716 0
Destination 925 995
Total Price $82,895 $96,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,040
Model Year20162016
ModelSLKBoxster
TrimAMG SLK55Spyder
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8375hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-20
Total Price$82,895$96,180
Adjustments for Features-5,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,390$96,180

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
ModelSLKBoxster
TrimAMG SLK55Spyder
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Convertible top $3000
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 door panel trim $250
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,160$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
ModelSLKBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in97.4 in
Length162.8 in172.2 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 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 SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%
AMG Carbon Styling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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