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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: $50,535

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,744

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,650 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $44,315 $39,923 $43,512
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690
Heated front seats 720 480 480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 725 725
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Floor mats   115 115
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
CD changer, remote   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 587 587
Heated front seats 670 408 408
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 616 616
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Floor mats   98 98
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 2,010 7,010 7,010
Options (change) 1,870 5,961 5,961
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $50,535 $53,670 $63,570
Total Invoice $47,060 $46,744 $50,333

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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: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,020
Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$50,535$53,670$63,570
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,100$53,670$63,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$47,060$46,744$50,333
Adjustments for Features-1,3360-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,724$46,744$50,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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

Model Year200920082008
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
AWD$1700  
RWD $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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,080$6,645$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3360-119

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

Model Year20092008
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
Porsche Boxster

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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