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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: $82,320

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $139,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSLS AMG
TrimBaseSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $196,100
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670  
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 1,790 1,790 4,500
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 7,400 12,750
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       1,000
Performance meter       2,500
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 4,185
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 11,858
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       930
Performance meter       2,325
Options (change) 29,925 29,255 23,720 23,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 21,623
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $82,320 $93,550 $98,215 $221,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $138,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $204,120
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSLS AMG
TrimBaseSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6563hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20265/35-19
Total Price$82,320$93,550$98,215$221,925
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,000-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,320$93,300$97,215$220,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,980$14,895$0

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

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSLS AMG
TrimBaseSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,590$3,340$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,000$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-10-1,466

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

Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterSLS AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in105.5 in
Length172.2 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height50.5 in49.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft36.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested195079%
Total Not Requested52521%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested106564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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