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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: $73,850

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $22,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $58,200
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
PCM 2,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Heated front seats 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Carbon fiber trim 585 2,590
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
6-speed manual 0  
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Lighting Package   985
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
PCM 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Heated front seats 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,409
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Lighting Package   916
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 12,875 12,675
Options (change) 0 11,787
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $95,970 $73,850

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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 Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,900
Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$95,970$73,850
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,330$73,850

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

Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 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 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70

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

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,899 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 Spyder

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 Requested104062%
Total Not Requested62538%
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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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