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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: $82,430

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,700 $73,500
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Heated front seats 500  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 90  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Satellite radio 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 450
Wood trim 890 325
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500 1,250
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Wind blocker, small 375  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Multimedia Package   2,100
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
7-speed automated manual 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Heated front seats 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 419
Wood trim 757 302
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 1,163
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wind blocker, small 319  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306  
Multimedia Package   1,953
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Options (change) 29,835 7,935
Options (change) 7,878 7,381
Destination 950 995
Total Price $87,485 $82,430

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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: $9,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,194
Model Year20092018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$87,485$82,430
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,485$78,445

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

Model Year20092018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Total Value of Features$4,905$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,709

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

Model Year20092018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in111.8 in
Length172.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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