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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: $85,835 Porsche Boxster | |||||
| Difference: $80,745 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $51,400 | $63,300 | $73,500 | $145,800 | $212,240 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,025 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | 2,160 | |||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,400 | 7,400 | 7,400 | 12,625 | 12,625 |
| Rearview camera | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 825 | 825 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 165 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||
| Wood trim | 1,790 | 1,790 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 730 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,300 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,741 | 11,741 |
| Rearview camera | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,999 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | ||||
| Options (change) | 33,440 | 32,770 | 26,175 | 19,875 | 13,625 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,484 | 12,671 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $85,835 | $97,065 | $100,670 | $166,580 | $228,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,185 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142,312 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $85,835 | $97,065 | $100,670 | $166,580 | $228,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -1,000 | -12,560 | -15,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,835 | $96,815 | $99,670 | $154,020 | $212,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,980 | $13,835 | $0 | $58,640 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $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, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,780 | $7,030 | $7,780 | $19,340 | $22,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $1,000 | $12,560 | $15,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3 | -10 | -11,686 | -14,342 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 4,002 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 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 | 42.6 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
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2400 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| 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 | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 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 | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1165 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 62% |
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