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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: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $13,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,000 $54,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 690
Heated front seats 510  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110 2,210
Floor mats 90  
Satellite radio 750 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 765
Wood trim 890 775
CD changer, in-dash 650  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
CD changer, remote   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0 735
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 642
Heated front seats 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 0 2,055
Floor mats 0  
Satellite radio 0 465
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 711
Wood trim 757 721
CD changer, in-dash 553  
7-speed automated manual 0  
CD changer, remote   400
Options (change) 17,670 6,160
Options (change) 5,804 5,729
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $76,620 $62,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,873
Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6362hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$76,620$62,685
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,530$62,685

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

Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,655$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840

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

Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.9 in
Length172.1 in178.4 in
Width70.9 in68.0 in
Height50.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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