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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: $82,040

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $8,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSAMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,300 $72,600
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890  
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Carbon fiber trim 1,515 2,250
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Wind blocker, small   350
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,093
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Wind blocker, small   326
Options (change) 25,850 8,515
Options (change) 451 7,921
Destination 995 925
Total Price $90,145 $82,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,772
Model Year20152016
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSAMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine315hp H6415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$90,145$82,040
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,145$78,660

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
ModelBoxsterSLK
TrimSAMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$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
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,155$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,146

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
ModelBoxsterSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in95.7 in
Length172.2 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height50.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,528 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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