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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,450

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $124,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelSLS AMGBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $183,000 $49,500 $60,900
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500 1,235 1,235
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 1,790 1,790
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 7,400 7,400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Infotainment Package   3,860 3,860
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
CD changer, in-dash   670 670
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Premium Package   2,040 1,440
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 18,500 29,000 28,400
Options (change) 17,205 451 451
Destination 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $204,075 $79,450 $90,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $127,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188,616
Model Year201120132013
ModelSLS AMGBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine563hp V8265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$204,075$79,450$90,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$204,075$76,775$87,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,550

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201120132013
ModelSLS AMGBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,315$5,990$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-45

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112013
ModelSLS AMGBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.5 in97.4 in
Length182.6 in172.2 in
Width76.3 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested52517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested52520%

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