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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: $60,515

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $49,300
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   720
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Wood trim 890 890    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 220
Heated front seats 525 525 525 740
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   600
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 790
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 560
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 760
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Premium 2 Package       5,950
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   670
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 205
Heated front seats 0 0 0 688
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   558
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 735
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 521
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 707
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Premium 2 Package       5,534
Options (change) 14,700 14,910 7,115 10,340
Options (change) 451 451 451 9,618
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $63,750 $74,460 $73,265 $60,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,408
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$63,750$74,460$73,265$60,515
Adjustments for Features0-250-700-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,750$74,210$72,565$57,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,815$0

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

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$6,895$7,145$7,595$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$700$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-13-2,546

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

Model Year20112010
ModelBoxsterR-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length172.1 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in75.7 in
Height50.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested171553%
Total Not Requested155047%

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