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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,585

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,859

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $3,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGLGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $51,987 $71,959
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Wood trim 890 890    
Leather seating surfaces     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Wood trim 757 757    
Leather seating surfaces     1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660  
Options (change) 14,470 14,470 2,810 0
Options (change) 12,304 12,304 2,613 0
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $60,865 $70,765 $59,585 $78,250
Total Invoice $51,859 $61,514 $55,475 $72,834

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,257
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGLGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 780, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$60,865$70,765$59,585$78,250
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,460-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,865$70,615$58,125$69,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$11,250
Total Invoice$51,859$61,514$55,475$72,834
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,359-8,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,859$61,384$54,116$64,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,525$0$10,457

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGLGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,005$8,155$9,465$16,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,460$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-1,359-8,261

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072008
ModelBoxsterGL
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.1 in
Length170.4 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height51.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.983.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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