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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: $66,155

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $23,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $87,000 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Obstacle detection, rear 770 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595 595 595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 725 725  
iPod integration 375      
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Wood trim   890 890  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 716 451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio 474 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0  
iPod integration 349      
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 2,205 17,105 17,315 8,370
Options (change) 2,051 451 451 451
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $90,080 $66,155 $76,865 $74,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,021
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine503hp V8255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$90,080$66,155$76,865$74,520
Adjustments for Features-5,825-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,255$66,005$76,465$74,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$8,515

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

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
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$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$40
Console with shifter $150$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$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Chronometer$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$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   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
No leather in second row $-300$-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$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$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   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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$12,045$6,370$6,620$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,421-3-70

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

Model Year20082011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

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 buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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