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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,085

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,566

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,923 $43,512
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690
Heated front seats 690   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Xenon HID headlights     1,090 1,090
Floor mats     115 115
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Wood trim     890 890
Navigation system     3,110 3,110
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,360 1,360
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 587 587
Heated front seats 642   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 451 451
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Xenon HID headlights     927 927
Floor mats     98 98
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Wood trim     757 757
Navigation system     2,644 2,644
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,156 1,156
Options (change) 10,560 7,370 11,870 11,870
Options (change) 9,823 6,856 10,093 10,093
Destination 775 775 860 860
Total Price $51,085 $56,645 $58,530 $68,430
Total Invoice $47,566 $52,736 $50,876 $54,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,819
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6302hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,085$56,645$58,530$68,430
Adjustments for Features-2,695-2,7200-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,390$53,925$58,530$68,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$0$9,750
Total Invoice$47,566$52,736$50,876$54,465
Adjustments for Features-2,509-2,5320-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,057$50,204$50,876$54,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,147$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,015$8,040$5,320$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$2,720$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,509-2,5320-119

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.7 in95.1 in
Length188.5 in170.4 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height69.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested152539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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