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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: $57,645

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,690 $46,600 $56,700
Xenon HID headlights 985 1,560 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710
Heated steering wheel 225 190 190
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Floor mats   90 90
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Satellite radio   750 750
Wood trim   890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Xenon HID headlights 916 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Heated front seats 698 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 744 451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 616 616
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Floor mats   0 0
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
CD changer, in-dash   553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Wood trim   757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Navigation system   0 0
Options (change) 4,080 13,490 13,490
Options (change) 3,795 5,005 5,005
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $57,645 $61,040 $71,140

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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: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,483
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassBoxsterBoxster
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine302hp V6255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,645$61,040$71,140
Adjustments for Features-1,32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,320$61,040$71,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,100

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

Model Year201220092009
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 
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- 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  
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$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  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,920$6,595$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,23400

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.1 in172.1 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 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
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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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