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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: $82,435 Porsche Boxster S | ||
| Difference: $60,840 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL600 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $60,900 | $139,100 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,860 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | 330 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,250 | |
| Wood trim | 1,790 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 730 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 670 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,025 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 775 | 700 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 1,440 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | 0 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 651 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 20,585 | 700 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 651 |
| Destination | 950 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $82,435 | $143,275 |
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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: $51,930 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,787 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL600 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 315hp H6 | 510hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/28 MPG | 11/18 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $82,435 | $143,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,435 | $134,365 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL600 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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 thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,330 | $15,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,301 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,910 lb. | 4,455 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 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 | 42.6 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 S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
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