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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: $61,115

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $8,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,154

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $1,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $53,800
Base Invoice $43,512 $50,034
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 710
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Heated front seats 480  
Wood trim 890 0
Navigation system 3,110  
CD changer, remote 650  
Multimedia Package   2,950
Premium II Package   1,080
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 660
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Heated front seats 408  
Wood trim 757 0
Navigation system 2,644  
CD changer, remote 553  
Multimedia Package   2,744
Premium II Package   1,004
Options (change) 12,680 4,740
Options (change) 10,782 4,408
Destination 860 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $69,240 $61,115
Total Invoice $55,154 $57,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,676
Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$69,240$61,115
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,240$60,915
Total Invoice$55,154$57,017
Adjustments for Features0-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,154$56,830

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

Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight2,965 lb.3,662 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
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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