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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,120

Porsche 718 Boxster   
Difference: $7,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelGL718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $77,375 $56,000 $68,400
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110 790 790
Heated steering wheel 0 470 470
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 825 825
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Premium Package   1,370 1,370
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160 2,160
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Wood trim   1,810 1,810
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640 640
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032 0 0
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 2,035 16,070 16,070
Options (change) 1,893 0 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050
Total Price $80,285 $73,120 $85,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,316
Model Year200820172017
ModelGL718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$80,285$73,120$85,520
Adjustments for Features-5,76000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,525$73,120$85,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,400

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year200820172017
ModelGL718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control$250  
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  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive, small $5$5
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,920$7,160$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,36100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20082017
ModelGL718 Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in97.4 in
Length200.6 in172.4 in
Width76.0 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in50.4 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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