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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: $14,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimGTSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $56,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Premium Package 965  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 165  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 2,500
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium II Package   1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980
Seating Package   2,980
iPod integration   375
Limited-slip rear differential   3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,325
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 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) 13,805 14,645
Options (change) 0 13,619
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $88,300 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,993
Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimGTSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$88,300$73,920
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,210$73,920

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

Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimGTSC63 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
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 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$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 
Fog lights $125
Performance meter$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
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-350

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight2,965 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 GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

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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