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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,515

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $47,650
Premium Package 1,370 1,370  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 720
Wood trim 1,535 1,535  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 570
Proximity key 790 790 1,130
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Premium II Package     7,850
Heated front seats     720
Premium Package 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670
Wood trim 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 530
Proximity key 0 0 1,051
Navigation system 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Premium II Package     7,300
Heated front seats     670
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 10,990
Options (change) 0 0 10,221
Destination 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $67,050 $79,450 $59,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,411
Model Year201720172009
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine300hp H4350hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$67,050$79,450$59,515
Adjustments for Features00-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,050$79,450$58,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year201720172009
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
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 with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Media drive, small$5$5 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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
Total Value of Features$8,125$8,125$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments00-950

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20172009
Model718 BoxsterR-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in126.6 in
Length172.4 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in75.7 in
Height50.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.785.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested240051%
Total Not Requested226549%

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