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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: $8,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,240 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Heated front seats 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 825 825 825
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710 710
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620 2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320  
Wood trim   1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Rearview camera   1,515 1,515 1,515
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 670
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Heated front seats 698      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Power sport seats   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Options (change) 10,130 16,890 16,220 14,625
Options (change) 9,422 0 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $61,245 $69,285 $80,515 $89,120

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,588
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$61,245$69,285$80,515$89,120
Adjustments for Features-3100-500-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,935$69,285$80,015$85,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,730$16,485

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

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseSGTS
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   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
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
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim  $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,180$7,870$8,370$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$500$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2880-6-37

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

Model Year20112015
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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested236572%
Total Not Requested90028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested77531%
Power sport seats
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
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%
Power sport seats
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
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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