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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: $73,515

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $6,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $77,375 $50,400 $62,100
Heated steering wheel 0 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 825 825
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Premium Package Plus   3,910 3,240
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Wood trim   1,790 1,790
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
CD changer, in-dash   670 670
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 2,035 22,120 21,450
Options (change) 1,893 451 451
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $80,285 $73,515 $84,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,096
Model Year200820142014
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$80,285$73,515$84,545
Adjustments for Features-5,5750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,710$73,515$84,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820142014
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
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  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
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 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
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$13,245$7,670$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,575$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1890-4

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082014
ModelGLBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in97.4 in
Length200.6 in172.2 in
Width76.0 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in50.5 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft39.9 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
Porsche Boxster

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested330085%
Total Not Requested57515%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested280083%
Total Not Requested57517%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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