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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: $53,035 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | ||||
| Difference: $8,605 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $49,500 | $60,900 | $39,750 | $48,500 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | 330 | 330 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 750 | 750 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Wood trim | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | ||
| Satellite radio | 670 | 670 | 500 | 500 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 690 | 690 |
| Premium Package | 2,040 | 1,440 | 6,150 | 3,750 |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 698 | 698 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 465 | 465 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 642 | 642 |
| Premium Package | 0 | 0 | 5,720 | 3,488 |
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,190 | 10,590 | 12,510 | 9,320 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 11,637 | 8,670 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $61,640 | $72,440 | $53,035 | $58,595 |
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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: $10,265 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,433 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 185, 7 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $61,640 | $72,440 | $53,035 | $58,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,660 | -1,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,640 | $72,440 | $51,375 | $56,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,800 | $0 | $5,535 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Base | S | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,945 | $5,945 | $7,605 | $7,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,660 | $1,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,546 | -1,569 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | M-Class |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 4,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 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 | 42.6 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 sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2400 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 10% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | 1350 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 44% |
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