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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: $9,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,100 $48,100 $58,600
CD changer, remote 450    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710
Heated front seats 710 525 525
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 725 725
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   980 980
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Wood trim   890 890
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
CD changer, remote 418    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0 0
Heated front seats 660 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0
Power Seat Package   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Options (change) 5,530 8,770 8,770
Options (change) 5,142 0 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $48,505 $57,820 $68,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,226
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,505$57,820$68,320
Adjustments for Features0-365-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,505$57,455$67,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
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$6,355$6,720$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-5

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,830 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 / 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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