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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $105,295 Porsche Boxster Spyder | ||
| Difference: $60,380 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | Spyder | AMG SL63 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $82,100 | $151,350 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 2,635 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | 690 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | |
| Heated front seats | 530 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Wheels, dark finish | 990 | 2,200 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,400 | 8,950 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 500 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 750 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | 0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | 2,046 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 8,324 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 465 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 698 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 22,200 | 13,400 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 12,463 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 |
| Total Price | $105,295 | $165,675 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,335 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,290 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | Spyder | AMG SL63 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 375hp H6 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 16/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 600, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $105,295 | $165,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -17,045 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $105,295 | $148,630 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | Spyder | AMG SL63 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Convertible top | $3000 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |
| 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 headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,845 | $22,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $17,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -15,859 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,899 lb. | 4,112 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 19% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Wheels, dark finish | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 285/30ZR20 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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