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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: $48,505

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $10,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $42,100
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710
Wood trim 1,790 1,515  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 775 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250  
Interior ambient lighting 340    
Leather Package 500    
CD changer, in-dash 570 570  
Lighting Package     910
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
CD changer, remote     450
Heated front seats     710
Convenience Package 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 660
Wood trim 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0    
Leather Package 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Lighting Package     846
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
CD changer, remote     418
Heated front seats     660
Options (change) 8,665 6,680 5,530
Options (change) 0 0 5,142
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $59,115 $68,530 $48,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,100
Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$59,115$68,530$48,505
Adjustments for Features-3500-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,765$68,530$48,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,765$0

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

Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $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 seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$7,070$6,720$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-126

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

Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterR-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in126.6 in
Length172.2 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in75.7 in
Height50.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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