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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: $80,535

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $13,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $58,600 $92,590
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Wood trim 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated steering wheel 250 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 580
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 539
Options (change) 20,985 805
Options (change) 451 748
Destination 950 875
Total Price $80,535 $94,270

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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: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,850
Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine310hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18295/40-20
Total Price$80,535$94,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,535$89,455

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

Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 area rails w/tie downs $50
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear bumper protector $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,505$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,481

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

Model Year20112011
ModelBoxsterM-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.7 in
Length172.1 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height50.9 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.5,093 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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