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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,365

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $11,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $49,500 $60,900
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Obstacle detection, rear 970     530 530
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     710 710
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570     730 730
Heated steering wheel 250 250   270 270
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800     1,790 1,790
Infotainment Package       3,860 3,860
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,825 3,825
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,025 2,025
Wood trim       1,790 1,790
Illuminated door sill trim plates       775 775
Audio controls on steering wheel       615 615
Interior ambient lighting       340 340
Sport suspension (upgrade)       1,235 1,235
Voice control for nav and audio       520 520
Obstacle detection, front       330 330
Power-folding mirrors       320 320
App support       210 210
Premium Package       2,040 1,440
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Obstacle detection, rear 902     451 451
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530     0 0
Heated steering wheel 233 233   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744     0 0
Infotainment Package       0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0
Obstacle detection, front       0 0
Power-folding mirrors       0 0
App support       0 0
Premium Package       0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Options (change) 14,530 4,450 0 21,915 21,315
Options (change) 13,514 4,139 0 451 451
Destination 925 925 925 950 950
Total Price $84,155 $99,225 $125,025 $72,365 $83,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,277
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$84,155$99,225$125,025$72,365$83,165
Adjustments for Features-9,300-11,240-13,6900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,855$87,985$111,335$72,365$82,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,130$36,480$0$10,550

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150$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$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$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$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200    
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
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$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
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$350  
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $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, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650  
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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,055$17,995$20,445$6,755$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,300$11,240$13,690$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,656-10,461-12,7390-4

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172013
ModelGLSBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in97.4 in
Length202.0 in172.2 in
Width76.1 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 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 GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119046%
Total Not Requested140054%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested290091%
Total Not Requested2759%

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, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested240090%
Total Not Requested27510%

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