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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: $68,900

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $27,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $94,990 $46,600 $56,700
Heated steering wheel 225 190 190
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
iPod integration   440 440
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Floor mats   90 90
Heated front seats   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725
Satellite radio   750 750
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Wood trim   890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   616 616
Satellite radio   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Wood trim   757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Options (change) 225 21,350 21,350
Options (change) 209 7,284 7,284
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $96,090 $68,900 $79,000

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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: $19,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,197
Model Year201220092009
ModelM-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 1450, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$96,090$68,900$79,000
Adjustments for Features-7,51500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,575$68,900$79,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,100

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

Model Year201220092009
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 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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
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
Console with shifter $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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $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  
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  
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,820$5,305$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,515$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,99400

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

Model Year20122009
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

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%

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