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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: $75,450

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $15,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimGTSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $58,200
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Premium Package Plus 1,965  
6-speed manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 2,590
Rearview camera 1,515 460
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 165  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Lighting Package   985
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
Proximity key   1,140
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
6-speed manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,409
Rearview camera 0 428
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Lighting Package   916
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 16,320 14,275
Options (change) 0 13,275
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $90,815 $75,450

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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: $11,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,420
Model Year20152011
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimGTSC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$90,815$75,450
Adjustments for Features-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,300$75,450

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

Model Year20152011
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, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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$7,855$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-390

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

Model Year20152011
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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested120081%
Total Not Requested27519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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