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

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,190

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $11,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
Model718 BoxsterSLK
TrimSAMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,400 $72,600
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package 1,370  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 720
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,540  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Metal pedals 535  
Proximity key 790  
Wheels, dark finish 1,085  
235/35ZR20 1,580  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Carbon fiber trim 1,535  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Blind spot warning system 690  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
AMG Carbon Styling Package   4,400
Wind blocker, small   350
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Proximity key 0  
Wheels, dark finish 0  
235/35ZR20 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
AMG Carbon Styling Package   4,092
Wind blocker, small   326
Options (change) 26,165 10,665
Options (change) 0 9,920
Destination 1,050 925
Total Price $95,615 $84,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,623
Model Year20172016
Model718 BoxsterSLK
TrimSAMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H4415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$95,615$84,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,615$81,300

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

Model Year20172016
Model718 BoxsterSLK
TrimSAMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$7,860$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690

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

Model Year20172016
Model718 BoxsterSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,528 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 S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
AMG Carbon Styling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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