| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $68,430 Porsche Boxster | ||||
| Difference: $17,720 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | GL550 | Base | S | S Black Edition |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $84,450 | $48,100 | $58,600 | $65,200 |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 600 | 725 | 725 | |
| Navigation system | 3,430 | |||
| 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 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | 2,090 | 2,090 | |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 125 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 558 | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 0 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 825 | 19,380 | 19,590 | 10,645 |
| Options (change) | 767 | 451 | 451 | 451 |
| Destination | 875 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $86,150 | $68,430 | $79,140 | $76,795 |
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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: $9,530 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,025 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | GL550 | Base | S | S Black Edition |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 | 320hp H6 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 12 | 50, 4 | 325, 11 | 325, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/40-21 | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $86,150 | $68,430 | $79,140 | $76,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,340 | -150 | -400 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,810 | $68,280 | $78,740 | $76,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,460 | $8,515 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | GL550 | Base | S | S Black Edition |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $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 | $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 | |||
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Skid plates | $150 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-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 | $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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $15,030 | $6,840 | $7,090 | $6,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,340 | $150 | $400 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,762 | -3 | -7 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2011 | 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 | 5,347 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
Porsche Boxster
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| 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 height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| 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% |
| 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 height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 12% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
| 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% |
| 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 height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
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