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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: $71,250

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $3,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSLKBoxster
TrimSLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,200 $58,600
Premium II Package 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710
Automatic climate control, front 720  
Navigation system 1,200  
iPod integration 375  
CD changer, remote 450  
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Infotainment Package   3,640
Convenience Package   2,490
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
CD changer, in-dash   650
Heated front seats   525
Premium II Package 1,311  
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 0
Automatic climate control, front 670  
Navigation system 1,116  
iPod integration 349  
CD changer, remote 418  
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Convenience Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Heated front seats   0
Options (change) 5,875 15,345
Options (change) 5,462 0
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,250 $74,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,699
Model Year20082012
ModelSLKBoxster
TrimSLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,250$74,895
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,285$74,895

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKBoxster
TrimSLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Memory system, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,235$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in95.1 in
Length160.7 in172.1 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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