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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: $66,810

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $4,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-Class
TrimBaseSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $58,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Floor mats 90 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Heated front seats 510 510  
Wood trim 890 890 0
Traffic information 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025  
Multimedia Package     3,350
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Lighting Package     985
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 669
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Floor mats 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757 0
Traffic information 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553 553  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Multimedia Package     3,115
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Lighting Package     916
Options (change) 18,260 18,260 10,085
Options (change) 5,804 5,804 9,378
Destination 950 950 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $66,810 $77,210 $71,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,529
Model Year201020102011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-Class
TrimBaseSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$66,810$77,210$71,260
Adjustments for Features00-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,810$77,210$71,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0

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

Model Year201020102011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterC-Class
TrimBaseSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,330$5,330$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-196

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

Model Year20102011
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length172.1 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested62538%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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