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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: $64,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $0 $0 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500
Navigation system 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 0 0 2,965 3,935 1,345
Options (change) 0 0 2,758 3,660 1,251
Destination 0 0 995 995 995
Total Price $0 $0 $64,760 $78,430 $83,840

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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: $42,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,017
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp H6280hp H6362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 5?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$0$0$64,760$78,430$83,840
Adjustments for Features0-150-22,855-21,655-22,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$41,905$56,775$61,285
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$14,870$19,380

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

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
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$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$0$150$22,855$21,655$22,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$22,855$21,655$22,555
Value of Feature Adjustments00-21,280-20,159-20,995

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

Model Year20062018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in111.8 in
Length170.4 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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