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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: $68,245

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $27,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $94,990 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Sport Chrono Package   960 960 960
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385 2,385
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Wood trim   890 890  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 225 19,195 19,405 10,460
Options (change) 209 451 451 451
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $96,090 $68,245 $78,955 $76,610

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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: $20,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,037
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$96,090$68,245$78,955$76,610
Adjustments for Features-7,515-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,575$68,095$78,555$76,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$8,515

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

Model Year2012201220122012
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
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 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
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   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$13,220$5,855$6,105$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,515$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,994-3-70

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.8 in95.1 in
Length189.1 in172.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height70.7 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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