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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: $97,575 Porsche Boxster Spyder | ||
| Difference: $47,340 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | Spyder | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $82,100 | $140,440 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 2,635 | |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | 690 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | |
| Heated front seats | 530 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 670 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 1,000 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 930 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 14,480 | 1,000 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 930 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $97,575 | $144,915 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,130 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,507 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | Spyder | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 375hp H6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 12/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $97,575 | $144,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $97,575 | $134,705 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | SL |
| Trim | Spyder | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Convertible top | $3000 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| 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 door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,305 | $16,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,512 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2016 | 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 | 2,899 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 Spyder
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | 325 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 19% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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