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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: $63,950

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $9,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $42,100
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250    
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel     165  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
CD changer, remote       450
Premium III Package       11,250
Full Leather Seating Package       2,200
Lighting Package       910
Heated front seats       710
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Proximity key       1,110
iPod integration       375
Power sport seats 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 660
Wood trim 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
CD changer, remote       418
Premium III Package       10,462
Full Leather Seating Package       2,046
Lighting Package       846
Heated front seats       660
Adaptive cruise control       2,046
Proximity key       1,032
iPod integration       349
Options (change) 21,215 20,545 16,525 20,975
Options (change) 0 0 0 19,505
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $73,610 $84,840 $91,020 $63,950

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,511
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20255/55-18
Total Price$73,610$84,840$91,020$63,950
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,750-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,610$84,340$88,270$61,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,730$14,660$0

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

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
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, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,695$9,195$11,445$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,750$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-30-2,057

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

Model Year20152008
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

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested130088%
Total Not Requested17512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested326547%
Total Not Requested367553%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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