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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $45,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $0 $0 $42,100
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 0 0 2,910
Options (change) 0 0 2,706
Destination 0 0 875
Total Price $0 $0 $45,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,521
Model Year200620062008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine240hp H6280hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$0$0$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-150-12,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$33,845
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Power front side windows  $250
Power locks  $275
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote keyless entry  $225
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power mirrors  $150
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$0$150$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-11,213

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

Model Year20062008
ModelBoxsterR-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length170.4 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in75.7 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.985.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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