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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: $69,915

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $20,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $87,000 $49,500 $60,900
Obstacle detection, rear 770 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio 510 520 520
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 775 775
iPod integration 375    
Infotainment Package   3,860 3,860
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Wood trim   1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730 730
CD changer, in-dash   670 670
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Premium Package   2,040 1,440
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Obstacle detection, rear 716 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio 474 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0
iPod integration 349    
Infotainment Package   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 2,205 19,465 18,865
Options (change) 2,051 451 451
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $90,080 $69,915 $80,715

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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: $15,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,233
Model Year200820132013
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine503hp V8265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$90,080$69,915$80,715
Adjustments for Features-4,5250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,555$69,915$80,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,300

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

Model Year200820132013
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  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $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$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,320$5,795$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2110-9

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.7 in97.4 in
Length188.5 in172.2 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height71.5 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300094%
Total Not Requested1756%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested1757%

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