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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: $73,920

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $56,300
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 3,990
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,500
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Premium II Package   1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980
Seating Package   2,980
iPod integration   375
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 3,711
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,325
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Premium II Package   1,023
Multimedia Package   2,771
Seating Package   2,771
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 16,395 14,645
Options (change) 0 13,619
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $75,945 $73,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,007
Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$75,945$73,920
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,655$73,920

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

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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$5,530$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-40

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight2,987 lb.3,662 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 S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
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

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Seating 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%

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