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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,205

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,167

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $2,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $45,600 $55,500
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $38,760 $48,415
Lighting Package 890 890    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Heated front seats 690   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights     1,090 1,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690 690
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Navigation system     3,070 3,070
Wood trim     890 890
CD changer, remote     650 650
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Floor mats     115 115
Lighting Package 828 828    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Heated front seats 642   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 451 451
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights     927 927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587 587
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Navigation system     2,610 2,610
Wood trim     757 757
CD changer, remote     553 553
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Floor mats     98 98
Options (change) 7,430 5,465 12,480 12,480
Options (change) 6,912 5,083 10,612 10,612
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $56,205 $61,740 $58,875 $68,775
Total Invoice $52,327 $57,503 $50,167 $59,822

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $265
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6302hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,205$61,740$58,875$68,775
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,5100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$59,230$58,875$68,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$0$9,750
Total Invoice$52,327$57,503$50,167$59,822
Adjustments for Features-1,895-2,3380-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,432$55,165$50,167$59,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,733$0$9,525

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

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
MP3-compatible player $50  
Navigation system  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,640$6,130$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$2,510$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,895-2,3380-130

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

Model Year20062007
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.0 in170.4 in
Width75.7 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested46548%
Total Not Requested50052%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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