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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $71,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $0 $67,500
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0  
Multimedia Package   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0  
Multimedia Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 2,870
Options (change) 0 2,670
Destination 0 875
Total Price $0 $71,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,410
Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp H6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$0$71,245
Adjustments for Features0-19,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$52,005

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$150$19,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,910

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in95.7 in
Length170.4 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height51.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%

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