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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: $51,585

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $12,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSML350ML500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $39,750 $48,500
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 690 690
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Floor mats 90 90    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Satellite radio 750 750 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Heated front seats 500 500 690  
Wood trim 890 890    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,080 1,080    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
7-speed automated manual 3,420 3,420    
Lighting Package     890 890
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 642 642
Navigation system 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Satellite radio 0 0 465 465
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 698 698
Heated front seats 0 0 642  
Wood trim 757 757    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
7-speed automated manual 0 0    
Lighting Package     828 828
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Options (change) 16,435 16,435 11,060 7,870
Options (change) 4,273 4,273 10,288 7,321
Destination 950 950 775 775
Total Price $63,985 $74,085 $51,585 $57,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,788
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSML350ML500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$63,985$74,085$51,585$57,145
Adjustments for Features00-1,095-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,985$74,085$50,490$56,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$5,535

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

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSML350ML500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,620$6,620$7,715$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,095$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,020-1,043

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

Model Year20092006
ModelBoxsterM-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.7 in
Length172.1 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height50.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.972.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested152539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%

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