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

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $90,095

Porsche 718 Boxster S   
Difference: $56,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model718 BoxsterSL
TrimSSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,400 $139,050
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Premium Package 1,370  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Metal pedals 535  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Navigation system 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Wood trim 1,810 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
7-speed automated manual 0  
Premium Package 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Navigation system 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 651
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 20,645 4,170
Options (change) 0 3,878
Destination 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $90,095 $146,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,428
Model Year20172011
Model718 BoxsterSL
TrimSSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H4518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$90,095$146,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,095$140,050

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

Model Year20172011
Model718 BoxsterSL
TrimSSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,285$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,191

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

Model Year20172011
Model718 BoxsterSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in100.8 in
Length172.4 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested120094%
Total Not Requested756%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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