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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: $56,680

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,301

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $5,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,690 $45,600 $55,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $38,760 $48,415
Xenon HID headlights 985 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750 480 480
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530 530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 1,360 1,360
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Floor mats   115 115
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Navigation system   3,070 3,070
CD changer, remote   650 650
Xenon HID headlights 916 927 927
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 698 408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 744 451 451
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 1,156 1,156
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Floor mats   98 98
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Navigation system   2,610 2,610
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 3,845 10,285 10,285
Options (change) 3,577 8,746 8,746
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $57,410 $56,680 $66,580
Total Invoice $53,454 $48,301 $57,956

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year201220072007
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,410$56,680$66,580
Adjustments for Features-1,9350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,475$56,680$66,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$53,454$48,301$57,956
Adjustments for Features-1,8020-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,652$48,301$57,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,524

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

Model Year201220072007
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
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 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  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
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 $900$900
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
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$6,445$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8020-131

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

Model Year20122007
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.1 in170.4 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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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