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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $67,995 Porsche Boxster | ||||
| Difference: $1,625 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | GL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | Base | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $77,375 | $48,100 | $58,600 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | |||
| Premium II Package | 8,600 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 595 | 595 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 550 | 550 | 725 | 725 |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 250 | 250 | |
| Navigation system | 3,430 | |||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | 2,490 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,025 | 2,025 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | 2,090 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 980 | 980 | ||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | ||
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | |||
| Premium II Package | 7,998 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 512 | 512 | 0 | 0 |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 0 | |||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,845 | 925 | 18,945 | 19,155 |
| Options (change) | 11,946 | 861 | 451 | 451 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $69,620 | $79,175 | $67,995 | $78,705 |
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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: $3,775 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,384 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | GL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | Base | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 185, 7 | 325, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $69,620 | $79,175 | $67,995 | $78,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,400 | -7,475 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,220 | $71,700 | $67,995 | $78,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,480 | $0 | $10,460 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | GL | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | Base | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Skid plates | $150 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $1000 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $13,295 | $15,370 | $7,895 | $8,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,400 | $7,475 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,027 | -6,958 | 0 | -4 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Boxster |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 95.1 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 172.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 50.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 2,944 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 3115 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 27% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 12% |
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