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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: $56,705

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $9,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530   530 530
Lighting Package 890 890        
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710 710 710
Satellite radio 500 500 670 670 670 670
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 1,250   1,250  
Heated front seats 690          
Proximity key   1,080   790    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Wood trim     1,515   1,515  
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570
Obstacle detection, front     330   330 330
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Audio controls on steering wheel       365   165
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 0   0 0
Lighting Package 828 828        
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio 465 465 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 0   0  
Heated front seats 642          
Proximity key   1,004   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Wood trim     0   0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0   0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 7,930 7,045 13,340 7,350 12,670 8,935
Options (change) 7,377 6,552 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Total Price $56,705 $63,320 $66,435 $67,445 $77,565 $84,530

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,828
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6302hp V8265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 850, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$56,705$63,320$66,435$67,445$77,565$84,530
Adjustments for Features0-725-165-105-165-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,705$62,595$66,270$67,340$77,400$81,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0$1,070$11,130$15,645

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

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350R500BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote $200    
CD player$125$125    
Media drive   $15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600  
Off-road navigation system   $0  
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$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,140$7,580$7,520$7,580$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$165$105$165$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-2-2-2-31

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

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in97.4 in
Length203.0 in172.2 in
Width75.7 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.6 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

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested61564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested31561%
Total Not Requested20039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
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 Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 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
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
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 recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%

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