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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: $85,660

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $9,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,300 $72,850
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Rearview camera 1,515  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 1,790 325
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890 1,250
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Premium 3 Package   6,550
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Rearview camera 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 1,163
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,092
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Options (change) 31,110 11,885
Options (change) 0 11,055
Destination 995 925
Total Price $95,405 $85,660

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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: $13,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,353
Model Year20152017
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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)235/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$95,405$85,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,405$82,025

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

Model Year20152017
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,755$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,383

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

Model Year20152017
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in111.8 in
Length172.2 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209048%
Total Not Requested225052%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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