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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: $65,430 Porsche Boxster | |||||
| Difference: $41,215 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,743 Porsche Boxster | |||||
| Difference: $42,589 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $45,800 | $55,700 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $39,923 | $43,512 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | 690 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | 1,990 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | |||
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 3,110 | 3,110 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,735 | 1,735 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 550 | 550 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 990 | 990 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | 375 | 375 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Heated front seats | 480 | 480 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 725 | 725 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 1,170 | 1,170 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 1,105 | 1,105 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 650 | 650 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 927 | 927 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | 587 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | 1,692 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 587 | 587 | |||
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 2,644 | 2,644 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,475 | 1,475 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | 468 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 842 | 842 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | 319 | 319 | |||
| Floor mats | 98 | 98 | |||
| Heated front seats | 408 | 408 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 616 | 616 | 651 | 651 | 651 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 1,088 | 1,088 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 939 | 939 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 553 | 553 | |||
| Options (change) | 18,770 | 18,770 | 1,870 | 1,870 | 700 |
| Options (change) | 15,960 | 15,960 | 1,739 | 1,739 | 651 |
| Destination | 860 | 860 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $65,430 | $75,330 | $106,645 | $144,395 | $202,925 |
| Total Invoice | $56,743 | $60,332 | $99,332 | $134,530 | $188,964 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,415 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,461 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 245hp H6 | 295hp H6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 230, 7 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $65,430 | $75,330 | $106,645 | $144,395 | $202,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -9,800 | -11,150 | -12,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,430 | $75,180 | $96,845 | $133,245 | $190,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,750 | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 |
| Total Invoice | $56,743 | $60,332 | $99,332 | $134,530 | $188,964 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -120 | -9,128 | -10,388 | -11,361 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,743 | $60,212 | $90,204 | $124,142 | $177,603 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,469 | $0 | $33,938 | $87,399 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,505 | $6,655 | $16,305 | $17,655 | $18,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $9,800 | $11,150 | $12,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -120 | -9,128 | -10,388 | -11,361 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,856 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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