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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: $48,505

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,100 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $39,923 $43,512
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 690 690
Heated front seats 710 480 480
CD changer, remote 450 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 725 725
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Floor mats   115 115
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 587 587
Heated front seats 660 408 408
CD changer, remote 418 553 553
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 616 616
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Floor mats   98 98
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Options (change) 5,530 11,210 11,210
Options (change) 5,142 9,532 9,532
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $48,505 $57,870 $67,770
Total Invoice $45,170 $50,315 $53,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,364
Model Year200820082008
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,505$57,870$67,770
Adjustments for Features-2350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,270$57,870$67,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$45,170$50,315$53,904
Adjustments for Features-2190-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,951$50,315$53,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,320$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2190-119

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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