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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: $65,325

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $9,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,653

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $13,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelGLGLGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450AMG GL63BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $122,100 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $112,623 $39,923 $43,512
designo Edition 4,800 4,800      
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   690 690
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   530 530
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800   1,990 1,990
Synthetic suede steering wheel     500 1,105 1,105
Sport Chrono Package       920 920
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       690 690
Xenon HID headlights       1,090 1,090
Floor mats       115 115
Heated front seats       480 480
Automatic climate control, front       550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates       725 725
Wood trim       890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel       990 990
Navigation system       3,110 3,110
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,735 1,735
designo Edition 4,464 4,464      
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   587 587
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   451 451
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744   1,692 1,692
Synthetic suede steering wheel     465 939 939
Sport Chrono Package       782 782
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       587 587
Xenon HID headlights       927 927
Floor mats       98 98
Heated front seats       408 408
Automatic climate control, front       468 468
Illuminated door sill trim plates       616 616
Wood trim       757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel       842 842
Navigation system       2,644 2,644
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,475 1,475
Options (change) 9,780 9,780 500 18,665 18,665
Options (change) 9,096 9,096 465 15,870 15,870
Destination 925 925 925 860 860
Total Price $75,255 $76,905 $123,525 $65,325 $75,225
Total Invoice $70,053 $71,587 $114,013 $56,653 $60,242

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,372
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelGLGLGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450AMG GL63BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6550hp V8245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 1450, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$75,255$76,905$123,525$65,325$75,225
Adjustments for Features-7,550-7,700-15,7300-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,705$69,205$107,795$65,325$75,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$40,090$0$9,750
Total Invoice$70,053$71,587$114,013$56,653$60,242
Adjustments for Features-7,028-7,168-14,5190-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,025$64,419$99,494$56,653$60,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$36,469$0$3,469

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelGLGLGLBoxsterBoxster
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450AMG GL63BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Power door closers  $300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Running boards  $350  
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
iPod integration  $100  
Media drive  $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,780$14,930$22,960$7,230$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,550$7,700$15,730$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,028-7,168-14,5190-120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162008
ModelGLBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.0 in95.1 in
Length201.6 in170.4 in
Width76.4 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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