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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $102,665 Porsche 718 Boxster S | ||
| Difference: $128,350 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | 718 Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $68,400 | $215,250 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 2,085 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |
| Porsche Connect Plus | 1,300 | |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,170 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,400 | 8,950 |
| Wheels, dark finish | 1,085 | 500 |
| 235/35ZR20 | 1,580 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 2,070 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 690 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 990 | 590 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Metal pedals | 535 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | |
| Wood trim | 1,810 | 0 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 640 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | |
| Performance meter | 2,500 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |
| Porsche Connect Plus | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 8,324 |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | 465 |
| 235/35ZR20 | 0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 549 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Metal pedals | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | |
| Performance meter | 2,325 | |
| Options (change) | 33,215 | 13,540 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 12,593 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $102,665 | $231,015 |
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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: $111,730 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $198,483 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | 718 Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 350hp H4 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/26 MPG | 16/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 110, 6 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $102,665 | $231,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -16,620 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $102,665 | $214,395 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | 718 Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,235 | $23,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $16,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -15,468 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | 718 Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 172.4 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 50.4 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,988 lb. | 4,068 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.7 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.7 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | Yes |
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Porsche Connect Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
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