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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: $77,170

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,895

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $13,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,700 $73,500
Base Invoice $43,512 $68,355
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Heated front seats 480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
Wood trim 890 325
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,100 1,250
Wind blocker, small 375  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Garmin Map Pilot   625
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 670
Heated front seats 408  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,644  
Wood trim 757 302
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939 465
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,785 1,163
Wind blocker, small 319  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Garmin Map Pilot   581
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Options (change) 20,610 6,010
Options (change) 17,523 5,590
Destination 860 995
Total Price $77,170 $80,505
Total Invoice $61,895 $74,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,194
Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$77,170$80,505
Adjustments for Features0-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,170$74,220
Total Invoice$61,895$74,940
Adjustments for Features0-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,895$69,089

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

Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,851

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight2,965 lb.4,201 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
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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