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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: $78,925

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $19,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $65,250
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Heated front seats 530  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Carbon fiber trim 585 1,300
Wheels, dark finish 990 2,450
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Multimedia Package   2,690
designo Package   3,090
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 1,209
Wheels, dark finish 0 2,279
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Multimedia Package   2,502
designo Package   2,874
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 15,385 12,750
Options (change) 0 11,859
Destination 995 925
Total Price $98,480 $78,925

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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 Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,509
Model Year20162016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderAMG C63
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20245/35-19
Total Price$98,480$78,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,480$77,890

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

Model Year20162016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderAMG C63
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
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
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
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-963

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

Model Year20162016
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in111.8 in
Length172.2 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

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 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
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
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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