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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: $60,265

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,453

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450 / GL320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,900 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $51,057 $39,923 $43,512
Lighting Package 900    
Multicontour front seats 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 690 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540 1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735 1,735
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Wood trim   890 890
CD changer, remote   650 650
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Heated front seats   480 480
Floor mats   115 115
Lighting Package 837    
Multicontour front seats 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 587 587
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502 1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475 1,475
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Wood trim   757 757
CD changer, remote   553 553
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Heated front seats   408 408
Floor mats   98 98
Options (change) 4,590 13,725 13,725
Options (change) 4,268 11,670 11,670
Destination 775 860 860
Total Price $60,265 $60,385 $70,285
Total Invoice $56,100 $52,453 $56,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year200720082008
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450 / GL320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine335hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$60,265$60,385$70,285
Adjustments for Features-2,9700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$60,385$70,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$56,100$52,453$56,042
Adjustments for Features-2,7650-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,335$52,453$55,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,469

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200720082008
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450 / GL320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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$9,865$6,895$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7650-120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072008
ModelGLBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in95.1 in
Length200.3 in170.4 in
Width75.6 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 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 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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