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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,380

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $13,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterSLC
TrimSAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,000 $61,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 990
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Wind blocker, small 375  
Satellite radio 750  
Heated front seats 510  
Wood trim 890 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 350
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 921
Xenon HID headlights 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Wind blocker, small 319  
Satellite radio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood trim 757 302
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 326
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Options (change) 25,495 9,035
Options (change) 8,635 8,404
Destination 950 995
Total Price $84,445 $71,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,859
Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterSLC
TrimSAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp H6362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$84,445$71,380
Adjustments for Features0-8,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,445$62,775

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterSLC
TrimSAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$16,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,011

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterSLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in95.7 in
Length172.1 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.9 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested144032%
Total Not Requested312568%

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