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Mercury Mariner vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,155

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $31,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelMarinerMarinerBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimPremierHybridBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Amenities Package 600          
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895          
Navigation system 1,845          
Rearview camera 455   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Premium Package   3,950     1,170  
Convenience Package     900      
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Satellite radio       670    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
Power sport seats         2,320  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Premium Package Plus           1,965
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Amenities Package 509          
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761          
Navigation system 1,569          
Rearview camera 387   0 0 0 0
Premium Package   3,358     0  
Convenience Package     0      
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
Power sport seats         0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Premium Package Plus           0
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 3,795 3,950 8,250 3,260 10,840 12,540
Options (change) 3,226 3,358 0 0 0 0
Destination 725 725 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,155 $34,790 $61,345 $63,355 $75,735 $88,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mariner Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,996
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelMarinerMarinerBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimPremierHybridBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionA6CVTM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$30,155$34,790$61,345$63,355$75,735$88,135
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-2,600-3,800-5,500-9,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,080$34,790$58,745$59,555$70,235$78,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,710$0$810$11,490$20,040

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelMarinerMarinerBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimPremierHybridBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000     
CVT $1000    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25$25    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio  $50 $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Performance meter     $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$5,170$4,095$6,695$7,895$9,595$13,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$2,600$3,800$5,500$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-9940-42-60-72-106

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112016
ModelMarinerBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in97.4 in
Length175.2 in172.2 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested256584%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50No
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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested86552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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