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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: $75,180

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $18,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $87,000 $52,100 $63,900 $74,600
Obstacle detection, rear 770      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 520 520 520
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 825 825 825
iPod integration 375      
Proximity key 1,110      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus   3,620 2,950 1,965
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790  
Rearview camera   1,515 1,515 1,515
Wood trim   1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 670
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       730
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Obstacle detection, rear 716      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0 0
iPod integration 349      
Proximity key 1,032      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Infotainment Package   0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Options (change) 5,515 22,085 21,415 17,255
Options (change) 5,129 0 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $93,390 $75,180 $86,310 $92,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,709
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine503hp V8265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$93,390$75,180$86,310$92,850
Adjustments for Features-3,4750-500-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,915$75,180$85,810$90,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,630$15,420

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

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSGTS
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Roll bar $200$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$40
Console with shifter $150$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$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
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 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
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
Chronometer$100  $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter   $150
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$-300
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$11,520$8,045$8,545$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0$500$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2340-6-24

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

Model Year20082016
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
Total Requested225091%
Total Not Requested2259%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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