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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: $49,990 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 | ||||
| Difference: $18,050 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | C250 | C350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $47,600 | $58,000 | $39,400 | $44,050 |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | 690 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,560 | 1,560 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package | 960 | 960 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | 1,990 | ||
| iPod integration | 440 | 440 | ||
| Navigation system | 3,110 | 3,110 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 720 | 720 |
| Heated front seats | 510 | 510 | ||
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 990 | 990 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 695 | 695 | ||
| Floor mats | 90 | 90 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 550 | 550 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 970 | 970 |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | 325 | 0 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | 480 | 480 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 725 | 725 | 700 | 700 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | ||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,770 | 2,770 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | 587 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | 1,692 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 669 | 669 |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 842 | 842 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 0 | 0 | ||
| Floor mats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | 468 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 902 | 902 |
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | 302 | 0 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 553 | 553 | 446 | 446 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 616 | 616 | 651 | 651 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,576 | 2,576 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Options (change) | 19,490 | 19,490 | 9,665 | 9,340 |
| Options (change) | 8,563 | 8,563 | 8,988 | 8,686 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $68,040 | $78,440 | $49,990 | $54,315 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,610 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,589 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | C250 | C350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 185, 7 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,040 | $78,440 | $49,990 | $54,315 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,560 | -1,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,040 | $78,440 | $48,430 | $52,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,400 | $0 | $4,175 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | C250 | C350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,680 | $6,680 | $8,240 | $8,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,560 | $1,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,453 | -1,592 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,944 lb. | 3,539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 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 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
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 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| 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% |
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