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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,585

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $17,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,948

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $26,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $55,700 $96,100
Base Invoice $43,512 $89,373
Preferred Package 2,190  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
CD changer, remote 650  
Preferred Package 1,862  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,644  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 23,025 0
Options (change) 19,576 0
Destination 860 905
Total Price $79,585 $97,005
Total Invoice $63,948 $90,278

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,252
Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine295hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$79,585$97,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,585$89,400
Total Invoice$63,948$90,278
Adjustments for Features0-7,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,948$83,200

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

Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,830$14,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,078

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

Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterM-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.8 in
Length170.4 in189.1 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height51.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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