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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: $71,760

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,297

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $10,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,700 $61,430
Base Invoice $43,512 $57,130
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
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Navigation system 3,110  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
CD changer, remote 650  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   2,590
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
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Navigation system 2,644  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
CD changer, remote 553  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Options (change) 15,200 8,360
Options (change) 12,925 7,775
Destination 860 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $71,760 $72,365
Total Invoice $57,297 $67,480

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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: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,505
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,760$72,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,760$70,565
Total Invoice$57,297$67,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,297$65,802

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

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,678

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight2,965 lb.4,034 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
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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