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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,665 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||
| Difference: $9,895 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $48,100 | $58,600 | $65,200 | $39,750 | $48,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | 2,490 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 980 | 980 | |||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | 690 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | |||
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | |||
| Navigation system | 3,430 | ||||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 750 | 750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 690 | 690 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,080 | 1,080 | |||
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 642 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 0 | ||||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 698 | 698 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 642 | 642 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,004 | 1,004 | |||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,510 | 13,720 | 4,885 | 12,140 | 8,950 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 451 | 11,292 | 8,325 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $62,560 | $73,270 | $71,035 | $52,665 | $58,225 |
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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 S | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,868 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 | 320hp H6 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 325, 11 | 325, 11 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $62,560 | $73,270 | $71,035 | $52,665 | $58,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -150 | -400 | 0 | -1,905 | -1,930 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,410 | $72,870 | $71,035 | $50,760 | $56,295 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,460 | $8,625 | $0 | $5,535 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $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 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $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 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,810 | $7,060 | $6,660 | $8,565 | $8,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $150 | $400 | $0 | $1,905 | $1,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3 | -8 | 0 | -1,774 | -1,797 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | M-Class |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,944 lb. | 4,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 90% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 33% |
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