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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: $60,865

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $25,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,859

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $28,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $85,300
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $79,329
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Wood trim 890 890  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Floor mats 115 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Wood trim 757 757  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Floor mats 98 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Options (change) 14,470 14,470 0
Options (change) 12,304 12,304 0
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $60,865 $70,765 $86,175
Total Invoice $51,859 $61,514 $80,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,233
Model Year200720072012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$60,865$70,765$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,865$70,615$76,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$51,859$61,514$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-130-9,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,859$61,384$71,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,525$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200720072012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$5,890$15,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-9,112

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072012
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.5,347 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%

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