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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: $82,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $12,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $82,100 $61,430
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  
Carbon fiber trim 445 2,590
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   2,590
AMG Development Package   6,050
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
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  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,409
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,409
AMG Development Package   5,627
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 11,600 18,060
Options (change) 0 16,797
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $94,695 $82,065

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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: $12,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,510
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine375hp H6481hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$94,695$82,065
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,455$82,065

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

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,555$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30

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

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.5 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.7 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
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 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
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 support0No
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 C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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