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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,990

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $42,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterG-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSG550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $107,100
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250   1,250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim 1,515   1,515    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 670  
Audio controls on steering wheel   365   165  
Voice control for nav and audio   520   520  
HD radio   1,040      
Heated steering wheel   270   270  
Infotainment Package       3,990  
Premium Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0   0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0   0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0   0  
Voice control for nav and audio   0   0  
HD radio   0      
Heated steering wheel   0   0  
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 11,895 8,785 11,285 12,560 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $64,990 $68,880 $76,180 $88,155 $107,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,571
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterG-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSG550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7445, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20265/60-18
Total Price$64,990$68,880$76,180$88,155$107,975
Adjustments for Features0-715-250-4,240-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,990$68,165$75,930$83,915$103,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,175$10,940$18,925$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterG-Class
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSG550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield    $250
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Lockable center differential    $150
Lockable front differential    $150
Lockable rear differential    $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Chrome brush guard    $750
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
External spare tire shell    $100
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 $0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50 $50$50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive $15 $15$15
Navigation system $600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0 $0 
Satellite radio $200 $200 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information $25 $25$25
USB port $25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,430$7,145$6,680$10,670$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$250$4,240$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10-3-48-3,960

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterG-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.2 in
Length172.2 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.8 in
Height50.5 in76.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.979.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested96558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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