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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: $71,420

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $15,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,100 $56,300
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Premium Package Plus 3,240  
Premium II Package   1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980
Seating Package   2,980
iPod integration   375
Limited-slip rear differential   3,990
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Premium II Package   1,023
Multimedia Package   2,771
Seating Package   2,771
iPod integration   349
Limited-slip rear differential   3,711
Options (change) 23,695 12,145
Options (change) 0 11,294
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $86,790 $71,420

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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: $11,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,679
Model Year20142009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$86,790$71,420
Adjustments for Features-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,800$71,420

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

Model Year20142009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
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 window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
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 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights $125
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,055$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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

Model Year20142009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested84092%
Total Not Requested758%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested210062%
Total Not Requested127538%

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, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
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, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245094%
Total Not Requested1506%

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