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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: $64,585

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450 / GL320BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,900 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 4,500      
Lighting Package 900      
Multicontour front seats 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540 980 980  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025 2,025
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Wood trim   890 890  
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Audio controls on steering wheel       125
Premium Package 4,185      
Lighting Package 837      
Multicontour front seats 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502 0 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Audio controls on steering wheel       0
Options (change) 9,090 15,535 15,745 6,910
Options (change) 8,453 451 451 451
Destination 775 950 950 950
Total Price $64,765 $64,585 $75,295 $73,060

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,940
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450 / GL320BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine335hp V8255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$64,765$64,585$75,295$73,060
Adjustments for Features-4,245-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,520$64,435$74,895$73,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$8,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL450 / GL320BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$11,605$7,510$7,760$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,951-3-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072012
ModelGLBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in95.1 in
Length200.3 in172.1 in
Width75.6 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested134042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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