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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: $65,835

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $23,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $87,000 $46,600 $56,700
Obstacle detection, rear 770 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 725 725
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Floor mats   90 90
Heated front seats   500 500
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Satellite radio   750 750
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Wood trim   890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Obstacle detection, rear 716 451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 616 616
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
CD changer, in-dash   553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Wood trim   757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Navigation system   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Options (change) 1,320 18,285 18,285
Options (change) 1,228 8,563 8,563
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $89,195 $65,835 $75,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,972
Model Year200820092009
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine503hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1250, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$89,195$65,835$75,935
Adjustments for Features-5,94000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,255$65,835$75,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,100

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

Model Year200820092009
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,595$5,655$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,52800

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

Model Year20082009
ModelM-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.7 in95.1 in
Length188.5 in172.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height71.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 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
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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