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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: $75,715

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $11,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,300 $52,100 $63,900 $74,600
Heated steering wheel 225 270 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 825 825 825
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus   3,620 2,950 1,965
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160 2,160  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790  
Rearview camera   1,515 1,515 1,515
Wood trim   1,790 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 670
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       730
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Options (change) 825 22,620 21,950 15,355
Options (change) 767 0 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $87,000 $75,715 $86,845 $90,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,394
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$87,000$75,715$86,845$90,950
Adjustments for Features-6,0150-250-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,985$75,715$86,595$89,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,880$13,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL550BaseSGTS
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 
AC power outlet$100   
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$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, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
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
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter   $150
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 door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 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-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$13,355$7,340$7,590$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,015$0$250$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5980-3-16

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
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 Weight5,347 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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
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
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested130088%
Total Not Requested17512%

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