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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: $75,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,100 $61,430
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Premium Package Plus 3,240  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
6-speed manual 0  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,515 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Proximity key   650
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Proximity key   605
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 19,055 11,040
Options (change) 451 10,268
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $82,150 $75,045

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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: $5,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,550
Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine315hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$82,150$75,045
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,835$75,045

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

Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-230

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

Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.5 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested250074%
Total Not Requested87526%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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