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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,665 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $12,840 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,184 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $7,922 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $45,800 | $55,700 | $38,200 | $43,850 |
| Base Invoice | $39,923 | $43,512 | $35,526 | $40,781 |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | 690 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package | 920 | 920 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | 1,990 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 720 | 720 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 550 | 550 | ||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||
| Heated front seats | 480 | 480 | 750 | |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | 325 | 0 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 725 | 725 | 665 | 665 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 970 | 970 |
| Navigation system | 3,110 | 3,110 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 650 | 650 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | ||
| Satellite radio | 460 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | 587 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 927 | 927 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package | 782 | 782 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | 1,692 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 587 | 587 | 669 | 669 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | 468 | ||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,156 | 1,156 | ||
| Floor mats | 98 | 98 | ||
| Heated front seats | 408 | 408 | 698 | |
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | 302 | 0 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 616 | 616 | 618 | 618 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 902 | 902 |
| Navigation system | 2,644 | 2,644 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 553 | 553 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | ||
| Satellite radio | 428 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Options (change) | 16,845 | 16,845 | 11,540 | 10,005 |
| Options (change) | 14,323 | 14,323 | 10,733 | 9,305 |
| Destination | 860 | 860 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $63,505 | $73,405 | $50,665 | $54,780 |
| Total Invoice | $55,106 | $58,695 | $47,184 | $51,011 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,765 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,715 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 245hp H6 | 295hp H6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 230, 7 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $63,505 | $73,405 | $50,665 | $54,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -1,925 | -2,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,505 | $73,255 | $48,740 | $52,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,750 | $0 | $3,715 |
| Total Invoice | $55,106 | $58,695 | $47,184 | $51,011 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -120 | -1,793 | -2,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,106 | $58,575 | $45,391 | $48,846 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,469 | $0 | $3,455 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,930 | $6,080 | $7,855 | $8,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $1,925 | $2,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -120 | -1,793 | -2,165 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,856 lb. | 3,539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
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