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

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,230

Porsche 718 Boxster   
Difference: $122,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterSLS AMG
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $183,000
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Premium Package 1,370 1,370  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
Proximity key 790 790  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160  
Metal pedals 535 535  
Carbon fiber trim 1,810 1,810 4,500
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 12,500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070 1,500
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Metal pedals 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 4,185
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 11,625
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 1,395
Options (change) 24,180 24,460 18,500
Options (change) 0 0 17,205
Destination 1,050 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $81,230 $93,910 $204,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $126,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188,961
Model Year201720172011
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterSLS AMG
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine300hp H4350hp H4563hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$81,230$93,910$204,075
Adjustments for Features-3,165-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,065$90,745$204,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,680$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201720172011
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterSLS AMG
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Media drive, small$5$5 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,420$6,420$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-41-350

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20172011
Model718 BoxsterSLS AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in105.5 in
Length172.4 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height50.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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