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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: $77,035

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $2,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,600 $68,925
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
6-speed manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 850
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Multimedia Package   2,150
Lighting Package   1,390
Wind blocker, small   350
Automatic climate control, front   760
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
6-speed manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,093
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Multimedia Package   2,000
Lighting Package   1,293
Wind blocker, small   326
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 17,485 9,440
Options (change) 451 8,782
Destination 950 925
Total Price $77,035 $79,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,467
Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp H6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$77,035$79,290
Adjustments for Features0-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,035$72,910

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,630$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,939

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in95.7 in
Length172.1 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,583 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

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested132591%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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