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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: $95,840

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $9,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderAMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $82,100 $81,500
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Carbon fiber trim 585 975
Wheels, dark finish 990 2,100
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Multimedia Package   2,100
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Heated front seats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 907
Wheels, dark finish 0 1,953
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Multimedia Package   1,953
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 21,795 13,345
Options (change) 0 12,413
Destination 995 995
Total Price $104,890 $95,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,057
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderAMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine375hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$104,890$95,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,890$91,380

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

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
TrimSpyderAMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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 $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
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
Surround sound$250 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-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$10,655$15,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,151

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

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in111.8 in
Length172.2 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,235 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.8 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
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
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
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 S

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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