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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: $83,915

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $6,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $60,900 $87,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Wood trim 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 550
Obstacle detection, rear 530 770
Obstacle detection, front 330  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Premium Package 1,440  
iPod integration   375
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Wood trim 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 512
Obstacle detection, rear 451 716
Obstacle detection, front 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Premium Package 0  
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 22,065 2,205
Options (change) 451 2,051
Destination 950 875
Total Price $83,915 $90,080

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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: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,759
Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine315hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19295/40-20
Total Price$83,915$90,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,915$87,205

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

Model Year20132008
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 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$6,845$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,676

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

Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterM-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in114.7 in
Length172.2 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height50.5 in71.5 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.5,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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