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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: $67,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,629

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $5,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $56,300
Base Invoice $43,512 $52,359
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
CD changer, remote 650  
Premium II Package   1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980
Seating Package   2,980
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 669
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
CD changer, remote 553  
Premium II Package   1,023
Multimedia Package   2,771
Seating Package   2,771
Options (change) 14,415 7,780
Options (change) 12,257 7,234
Destination 860 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $70,975 $67,055
Total Invoice $56,629 $62,568

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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: $4,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,216
Model Year20082009
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$70,975$67,055
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,975$66,280
Total Invoice$56,629$62,568
Adjustments for Features0-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,629$61,845

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

Model Year20082009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$5,655$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-723

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

Model Year20082009
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

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