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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: $64,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $11,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,600 $53,300
Convenience Package 2,490  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Wood trim 890 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 700
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980  
Heated front seats 525  
Heated steering wheel 250  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Automatic climate control, front   760
Convenience Package 0  
Power Seat Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0 642
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 651
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 16,425 10,050
Options (change) 0 9,348
Destination 950 875
Total Price $75,975 $64,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,254
Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$75,975$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,975$61,445

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in95.7 in
Length172.1 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height50.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.99.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%

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