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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: $75,220

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $14,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $65,250
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Wood trim 1,790 325
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825 1,250
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
App support 210  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Premium Package 1,440  
Multimedia Package   2,690
Parktronic Package   970
designo Package   3,090
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 1,163
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
App support 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Premium Package 0  
Multimedia Package   2,502
Parktronic Package   902
designo Package   2,874
Options (change) 28,050 9,045
Options (change) 451 8,412
Destination 950 925
Total Price $89,900 $75,220

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,637
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$89,900$75,220
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,760$75,220

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

Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
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
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 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,180$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-180

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

Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in111.8 in
Length172.2 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested225084%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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