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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: $77,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $17,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $82,100 $63,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Heated front seats 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
CD changer, in-dash 670 480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Carbon fiber trim 445 2,590
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Multimedia Package   2,770
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Special order charge   250
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Heated front seats 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 446
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,409
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Multimedia Package   2,576
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 12,425 12,280
Options (change) 0 11,421
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $95,520 $77,905

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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: $18,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,259
Model Year20162015
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine375hp H6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$95,520$77,905
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,520$77,495

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

Model Year20162015
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 app $25
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-382

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

Model Year20162015
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.4,045 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
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
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
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 C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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