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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: $84,835

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $7,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,000 $73,250
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Floor mats 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Satellite radio 750  
Heated front seats 510  
Wood trim 890 0
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500 1,250
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
Multimedia Package   2,690
designo Package   550
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Floor mats 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Satellite radio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood trim 757 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 1,163
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928  
Multimedia Package   2,502
designo Package   512
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Options (change) 33,840 10,660
Options (change) 14,487 9,915
Destination 950 925
Total Price $92,790 $84,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,493
Model Year20102016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$92,790$84,835
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,790$84,800

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

Model Year20102016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $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 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,830$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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

Model Year20102016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.8 in
Length172.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.6 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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