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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

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $45,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $0 $0 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0 0      
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0 0      
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Options (change) 0 0 7,255 5,260 6,100
Options (change) 0 0 6,747 4,892 5,673
Destination 0 0 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $0 $0 $45,350 $48,505 $70,105

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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: $31,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,645
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp H6280hp H6201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$0$0$45,350$48,505$70,105
Adjustments for Features0-150-13,520-13,720-14,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$31,830$34,785$55,785
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$2,955$23,955

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

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$100$250$13,620$13,820$14,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$13,520$13,720$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-12,592-12,777-13,354

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

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.4 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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