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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: $88,765 Porsche Boxster S Black Edition | ||||
| Difference: $74,530 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL |
| Trim | S | S Black Edition | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $58,600 | $65,200 | $152,850 | $222,000 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | |||
| Sport Chrono Package | 960 | 960 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | 2,090 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 725 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,025 | 2,025 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 125 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 2,810 | 2,810 | ||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | 800 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 950 | 950 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 1,295 | 500 | 500 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,150 | 8,150 | 8,950 | 8,950 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |||
| Convenience Package | 0 | |||
| Sport Chrono Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 0 | 0 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | 465 | 465 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 6,928 | 0 | 8,324 | 8,324 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 31,965 | 22,615 | 9,450 | 9,450 |
| Options (change) | 7,379 | 451 | 8,789 | 8,789 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $91,515 | $88,765 | $163,295 | $233,745 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,210 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,405 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL |
| Trim | S | S Black Edition | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 310hp H6 | 320hp H6 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 325, 11 | 325, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $91,515 | $88,765 | $163,295 | $233,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -100 | 0 | -16,320 | -20,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $91,415 | $88,765 | $146,975 | $213,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $2,650 | $0 | $0 | $66,350 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL |
| Trim | S | S Black Edition | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,620 | $7,520 | $23,840 | $27,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $100 | $0 | $16,320 | $20,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9 | 0 | -978 | -968 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,944 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 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 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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