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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: $15,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterSLC
TrimSAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,900 $61,350
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 990
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Wood trim 1,515 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 350
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
App support 210  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Premium Package 1,440  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 921
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 326
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
App support 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Premium Package 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Options (change) 25,020 9,035
Options (change) 451 8,404
Destination 950 995
Total Price $86,870 $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: $22,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,602
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterSLC
TrimSAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine315hp H6362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$86,870$71,380
Adjustments for Features0-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,870$64,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20132018
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
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
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
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 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,655$14,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,452

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterSLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.2 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested176539%
Total Not Requested280061%

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