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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: $56,705

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $9,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSR350R500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $48,000 $55,500
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570    
Obstacle detection, front 330   330 330    
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530 750 750
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250   1,250   530 530
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670 500 500
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 690 690
Proximity key   790       1,080
Audio controls on steering wheel   365   165    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Multicontour front seats         780 780
Lighting Package         890 890
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Heated front seats         690  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0   0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0 698 698
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0   0   493 493
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 465 465
Wood trim 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 642 642
Proximity key   0       1,004
Audio controls on steering wheel   0   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Multicontour front seats         725 725
Lighting Package         828 828
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Heated front seats         642  
Options (change) 13,340 7,350 12,670 8,935 7,930 7,045
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,377 6,552
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $66,435 $67,445 $77,565 $84,530 $56,705 $63,320

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,828
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSR350R500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$66,435$67,445$77,565$84,530$56,705$63,320
Adjustments for Features-165-105-165-2,6150-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,270$67,340$77,400$81,915$56,705$62,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$11,130$15,645$0$5,890

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

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSR350R500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100   
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player    $125$125
Media drive $15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system $600    
Off-road navigation system $0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information $25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,520$7,580$10,030$7,415$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$105$165$2,615$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2-2-2-310-675

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

Model Year20162006
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.4,842 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested61564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested31561%
Total Not Requested20039%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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