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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: $0 Porsche Boxster S | ||||||
| Difference: $89,195 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $0 | $0 | $88,200 | $112,300 | $152,850 | $222,000 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 0 | 0 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $0 | $0 | $89,195 | $113,295 | $153,845 | $224,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,140 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $714 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 240hp H6 | 280hp H6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 230, 7 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $0 | $0 | $89,195 | $113,295 | $153,845 | $224,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -25,205 | -28,255 | -33,080 | -37,180 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $0 | $-150 | $63,990 | $85,040 | $120,765 | $187,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $0 | $21,050 | $56,775 | $123,125 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power front side windows | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power locks | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Air conditioning | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear defrost | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power mirrors | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $600 | $750 | $25,805 | $28,855 | $33,680 | $37,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $25,205 | $28,255 | $33,080 | $37,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -281 | -248 | -214 | -380 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,856 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 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 | 41.6 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 13.5 ft3 |
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