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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,845

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $143,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterSLS AMG
TrimSS Black EditionGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $65,200 $206,000
Infotainment Package 3,640    
Convenience Package 2,490    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 12,500
Carbon fiber trim 1,140   7,250
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Infotainment Package 0    
Convenience Package 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 0 11,625
Carbon fiber trim 0   6,743
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Options (change) 28,460 18,695 19,750
Options (change) 7,379 451 18,368
Destination 950 950 905
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $88,010 $84,845 $228,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $139,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $207,638
Model Year201120112013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterSLS AMG
TrimSS Black EditionGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6320hp H6583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11325, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$88,010$84,845$228,355
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,810$84,845$224,580
Cost Above Minimum$2,965$0$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201120112013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterSLS AMG
TrimSS Black EditionGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,140$1,940$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-190-3,514

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20112013
ModelBoxsterSLS AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in105.5 in
Length172.1 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height50.9 in49.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft36.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
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 Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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