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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: $59,515

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $10,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $47,650
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) 710 710 710 720
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670  
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 570
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Premium II Package       7,850
Heated front seats       720
Proximity key       1,130
Power sport seats 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 670
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 530
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Premium II Package       7,300
Heated front seats       670
Proximity key       1,051
Options (change) 16,620 15,950 14,355 10,990
Options (change) 0 0 0 10,221
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $69,715 $80,845 $89,950 $59,515

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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: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,676
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350 / R320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
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$69,715$80,845$89,950$59,515
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,350-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,715$80,345$86,600$58,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,630$16,885$0

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

Model Year2016201620162009
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
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
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
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 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim $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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
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 leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,270$8,770$11,620$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,350$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-37-777

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

Model Year20162009
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested115046%
Total Not Requested132554%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested266557%
Total Not Requested200043%

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