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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: $51,585

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $12,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $46,600 $56,700
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710
Heated front seats 690   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530
Satellite radio 500 500 750 750
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560
Floor mats     90 90
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Wood trim     890 890
Navigation system     3,110 3,110
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,080 1,080
Heated steering wheel     190 190
7-speed automated manual     3,420 3,420
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0
Heated front seats 642   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 451 451
Satellite radio 465 465 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Xenon HID headlights     0 0
Floor mats     0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Wood trim     757 757
Navigation system     0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0
7-speed automated manual     0 0
Options (change) 11,060 7,870 16,435 16,435
Options (change) 10,288 7,321 4,273 4,273
Destination 775 775 950 950
Total Price $51,585 $57,145 $63,985 $74,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,788
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6302hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 850, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,585$57,145$63,985$74,085
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,12000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,490$56,025$63,985$74,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$0$10,100

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

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,715$7,740$6,620$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,120$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,020-1,04300

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

Model Year20062009
ModelM-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.7 in95.1 in
Length188.5 in172.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height69.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 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
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested152539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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, 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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, 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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