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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: $47,955

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $8,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,658

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $42,100
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $39,153
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim 890 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070  
Floor mats 115 115  
CD changer, remote 650 650 450
Heated front seats 480 480 710
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Lighting Package     910
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Wood trim 757 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610  
Floor mats 98 98  
CD changer, remote 553 553 418
Heated front seats 408 408 660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Lighting Package     846
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 9,755 9,755 4,980
Options (change) 8,295 8,295 4,630
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $56,150 $66,050 $47,955
Total Invoice $47,850 $57,505 $44,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,868
Model Year200720072008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp 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$56,150$66,050$47,955
Adjustments for Features-380-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,770$65,520$47,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$47,850$57,505$44,658
Adjustments for Features-324-4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,526$57,044$44,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,518$0

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

Model Year200720072008
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$6,545$6,695$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-324-4610

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

Model Year20072008
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
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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