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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,465

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $7,220

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelGLGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450AMG GL63BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,200 $122,100 $52,100 $63,900 $74,600
Premium 1 Package 4,410        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800        
designo Edition 4,800        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   710 710 710
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570       730
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800   1,790 1,790  
Wheels, dark finish   500   990 990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620 2,950 1,965
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,160 2,160  
Rearview camera     1,515 1,515 1,515
Wood trim     1,790 1,790  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     825 825 825
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights     520 520 520
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
235/35ZR20       1,560  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Premium 1 Package 4,101        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604        
designo Edition 4,464        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530       0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744   0 0  
Wheels, dark finish   465   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
235/35ZR20       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 17,560 500 24,370 26,250 18,095
Options (change) 16,331 465 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $84,685 $123,525 $77,465 $91,145 $93,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,508
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelGLGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450AMG GL63BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6550hp V8265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/45-18235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$84,685$123,525$77,465$91,145$93,690
Adjustments for Features-7,875-11,3150-250-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,810$112,210$77,465$90,895$92,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,400$0$13,430$15,225

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelGLGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450AMG GL63BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75   
Power door closers $300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Around view cameras $500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Running boards $350   
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power release, second row seats $50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$15,080$18,520$7,205$7,455$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,875$11,315$0$250$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,330-10,4440-3-11

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
ModelGLBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.0 in97.4 in
Length201.6 in172.2 in
Width76.4 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211576%
Total Not Requested67524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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 Requested235095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35ZR20 tires200No
265/35ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested185094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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