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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: $70,115

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $16,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $84,450 $47,600 $58,000
Heated steering wheel 225 210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725
iPod integration   440 440
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Wood trim   890 890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Heated front seats   510 510
Satellite radio   750 750
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Floor mats   90 90
Traffic information   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 616 616
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Wood trim   757 757
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   553 553
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Floor mats   0 0
Traffic information   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 825 21,565 21,565
Options (change) 767 8,563 8,563
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $86,150 $70,115 $80,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,929
Model Year201120102010
ModelGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1250, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$86,150$70,115$80,515
Adjustments for Features-8,31500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,835$70,115$80,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201120102010
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
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
Rear bumper protector$40  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
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  
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 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
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$14,530$6,215$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,315$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,73900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112010
ModelGLBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in95.1 in
Length200.6 in172.1 in
Width76.0 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight5,347 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 Headroom38.2 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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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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