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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: $55,560

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,766

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $50,240
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $46,537
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090 985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720
Wood trim 890 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Floor mats 115 115  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 600
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 800
Heated front seats 480 480 750
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927 916
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 670
Wood trim 757 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Floor mats 98 98  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 558
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 744
Heated front seats 408 408 698
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Options (change) 11,740 11,740 4,445
Options (change) 9,983 9,983 4,135
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $58,400 $68,300 $55,560
Total Invoice $50,766 $54,355 $51,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110
Model Year200820082011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
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)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$58,400$68,300$55,560
Adjustments for Features0-150-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,400$68,150$54,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$50,766$54,355$51,547
Adjustments for Features0-119-891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,766$54,236$50,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0

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

Model Year200820082011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Navigation system$600$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,220$7,370$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-891

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

Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterR-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length170.4 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in77.1 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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