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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: $72,805

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $10,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterSLC
TrimSAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,600 $61,350
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 990
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 1,628
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 326
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 921
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Options (change) 23,545 10,460
Options (change) 451 9,730
Destination 950 995
Total Price $83,095 $72,805

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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: $18,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,625
Model Year20122018
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)325, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$83,095$72,805
Adjustments for Features0-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,095$64,475

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Cornering lights$50 
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$7,780$16,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,755

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested149033%
Total Not Requested307567%

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