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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: $44,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,635

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $37,550 $54,450
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025 2,635    
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710 690 690
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Satellite radio 670 670 670     500 500
Wood trim 1,515   1,515       775
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 670 670    
Aluminum trim   760   895 0    
Infotainment Package       3,990      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
PCM         2,965    
Auto-dimming mirrors         690    
Heated front seats         530 680  
Xenon HID headlights           790 790
Bluetooth cell phone link           765 765
Navigation system           2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote           420 430
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 642 642
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0     465 465
Wood trim 0   0       721
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim   0   0 0    
Infotainment Package       0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
PCM         0    
Auto-dimming mirrors         0    
Heated front seats         0 633  
Xenon HID headlights           735 735
Bluetooth cell phone link           711 711
Navigation system           2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote           391 400
Options (change) 10,920 8,235 10,310 11,070 9,610 6,055 6,160
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 5,632 5,729
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,015 $68,330 $75,205 $86,665 $92,705 $44,380 $62,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,439
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$64,015$68,330$75,205$86,665$92,705$44,380$62,685
Adjustments for Features-5,565-6,405-5,565-9,105-6,0800-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,450$61,925$69,640$77,560$86,625$44,380$58,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$11,190$19,110$28,175$0$14,580

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Rear side airbags      $300
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents     $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Convertible top    $3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof      $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player     $125$125
HD radio   $50   
Media drive $15 $15$15  
Navigation system $600 $600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0 $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Surround sound   $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information $25 $25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter   $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Folding second row seats      $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim$300 $300   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$8,280$9,120$8,280$11,820$8,795$2,715$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,565$6,405$5,565$9,105$6,080$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-86-93-74-105-650-3,473

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

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.9 in
Length172.2 in178.4 in
Width70.9 in68.0 in
Height50.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%

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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22556%
Total Not Requested17544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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