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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

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Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $34,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $0 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Front sport buckets 0 0        
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Wood trim           0
Front sport buckets 0 0        
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 0 2,260 2,260 2,260 710
Options (change) 0 0 2,102 2,102 2,102 660
Destination 0 0 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $0 $0 $34,685 $36,385 $39,985 $57,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,879
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6280hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$0$0$34,685$36,385$39,985$57,085
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,055-10,305-11,455-12,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$25,630$26,080$28,530$44,830
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$450$2,900$19,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$100$250$9,155$10,405$11,555$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,055$10,305$11,455$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,436-9,600-10,670-11,436

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062008
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.4 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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