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

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,380

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $12,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterSLC
TrimBaseAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,000 $61,350
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package 1,370  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Heated steering wheel 470  
LED headlights 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 720
Blind spot warning system 690  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Metal pedals 535  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 990
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Proximity key 790  
Wood trim 1,535 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 350
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
LED headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Blind spot warning system 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 921
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Proximity key 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 326
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Options (change) 26,410 9,035
Options (change) 0 8,404
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $83,460 $71,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,970
Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterSLC
TrimBaseAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp H4362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$83,460$71,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,460$67,690

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

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterSLC
TrimBaseAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,660$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,435

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

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterSLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested375082%
Total Not Requested81518%

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