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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: $57,895

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Entertainment Package 1,190        
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Multicontour front seats 780 780      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710  
Heated front seats 690   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530 530
Satellite radio 500 500      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 980 980  
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package     2,490 2,490  
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Wood trim     890 890  
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel         125
Entertainment Package 1,107        
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Multicontour front seats 725 725      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0  
Heated front seats 642   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 451 451 451
Satellite radio 465 465      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 0 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats     0 0 0
Convenience Package     0 0  
Heated steering wheel     0 0  
Wood trim     0 0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0
Options (change) 9,120 5,965 10,080 10,080 4,885
Options (change) 8,484 5,548 451 451 451
Destination 775 775 950 950 950
Total Price $57,895 $62,240 $59,130 $69,630 $71,035

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,129
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6302hp V8255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 850, 4185, 7325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$57,895$62,240$59,130$69,630$71,035
Adjustments for Features-2,560-2,51000-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,335$59,730$59,130$69,630$70,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$0$10,500$11,215

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

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
Media drive    $15
Navigation system    $600
Off-road navigation system    $0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
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$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Total Value of Features$9,115$9,065$6,555$6,555$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$2,510$0$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,383-2,33800-14

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

Model Year20062011
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.0 in172.1 in
Width75.7 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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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