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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: $83,955 Porsche Boxster S | ||
| Difference: $62,140 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $62,100 | $140,440 |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,240 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | 330 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 1,180 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 1,000 |
| Wood trim | 1,790 | 0 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,025 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 670 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 1,097 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 930 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 20,860 | 2,180 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 2,027 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $83,955 | $146,095 |
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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: $53,255 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,387 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 315hp H6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/28 MPG | 12/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $83,955 | $146,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,885 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $83,955 | $137,210 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | S | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,355 | $15,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,885 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,278 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| 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. | 4,274 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
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | 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 | 3300 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
| 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 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 |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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