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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: $3,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,240 $49,500 $60,900
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530 530
Heated front seats 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 775 775
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710
Infotainment Package   3,860 3,860
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
CD changer, in-dash   670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Wood trim   1,515 1,515
Premium Package   4,360 3,760
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 451 451
Heated front seats 698    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 10,130 14,475 13,875
Options (change) 9,422 451 451
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $61,245 $64,925 $75,725

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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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,273
Model Year201120132013
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$61,245$64,925$75,725
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,985$64,925$75,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,300

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

Model Year201120132013
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Wind blocker, small $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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $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 audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$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 door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,380$7,120$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690-9

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

Model Year20112013
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in97.4 in
Length203.0 in172.2 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested186557%
Total Not Requested140043%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested240076%
Total Not Requested77524%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested190071%
Total Not Requested77529%

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