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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: $50,535

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,744

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $47,650
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $44,315
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Wood trim 890 890  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 570
Heated front seats 480 480 720
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 670
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Wood trim 757 757  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 530
Heated front seats 408 408 670
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Options (change) 7,010 7,010 2,010
Options (change) 5,961 5,961 1,870
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $53,670 $63,570 $50,535
Total Invoice $46,744 $50,333 $47,060

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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: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,020
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
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$53,670$63,570$50,535
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,670$63,420$49,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$46,744$50,333$47,060
Adjustments for Features0-119-1,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,744$50,214$45,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0

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

Model Year200820082009
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 
AWD  $1700
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$6,645$6,795$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-1,336

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

Model Year20082009
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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