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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,985

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $18,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelGLCBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLC300BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,950 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Multimedia Package 2,330      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Interior Package 2,500      
Blind spot warning system 550      
Upholstered instrument panel 650      
Premium Package 720      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710  
Sport Chrono Package   960 960 960
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Wood trim   890 890  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385 2,385
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Multimedia Package 2,167      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Interior Package 2,325      
Blind spot warning system 512      
Upholstered instrument panel 605      
Premium Package 670      
Heated steering wheel 233 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 9,110 18,015 18,225 9,280
Options (change) 8,475 0 0 0
Destination 925 950 950 950
Total Price $48,985 $67,065 $77,775 $75,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,304
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelGLCBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLC300BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT9M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,985$67,065$77,775$75,430
Adjustments for Features-2,550-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,435$66,915$77,375$75,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$8,515

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelGLCBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLC300BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start via app$75   
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding second row seats$700   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Suggestive steering$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$10,865$8,465$8,715$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,375-2-50

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162012
ModelGLCBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.1 in95.1 in
Length183.3 in172.1 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height64.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested154086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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