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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: $80,085

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $1,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimS Black EditionAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $65,200 $73,500
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Heated front seats 525  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 450
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810 1,250
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Multimedia Package   2,100
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 419
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 1,163
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Multimedia Package   1,953
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 13,935 7,110
Options (change) 0 6,614
Destination 950 995
Total Price $80,085 $81,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,234
Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimS Black EditionAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$80,085$81,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,085$76,470

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

Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimS Black EditionAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,180$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,780

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

Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in111.8 in
Length172.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
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, 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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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