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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: $2,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,400 $53,300
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,790 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 700
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Leather Package 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 4,360  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Automatic climate control, front   760
Infotainment 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  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Leather Package 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 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) 14,955 10,050
Options (change) 0 9,348
Destination 995 875
Total Price $66,350 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,395
Model Year20142011
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$66,350$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,350$61,645

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142011
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Total Value of Features$6,480$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,402

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142011
ModelBoxsterSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.2 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height50.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,888 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested72523%

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 lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
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 Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%

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