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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: $61,245

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,240 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725  
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530 530 530
Heated front seats 750 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710  
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Wood trim   890 890  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 744 451 451 451
Heated front seats 698 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0  
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 10,130 12,960 13,170 4,225
Options (change) 9,422 451 451 451
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $61,245 $62,010 $72,720 $70,375

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,065
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$61,245$62,010$72,720$70,375
Adjustments for Features-2,560-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,685$61,860$72,320$70,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$8,515

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

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,730$7,320$7,570$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,376-3-80

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

Model Year20112012
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.0 in172.1 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested171553%
Total Not Requested155047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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