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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: $60,265

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,453

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $54,900
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $51,057
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,735  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 540
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Floor mats 115 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Wood trim 890 890  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 700
Multicontour front seats     800
Lighting Package     900
Leather seating surfaces     1,650
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,475  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 502
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Floor mats 98 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Wood trim 757 757  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 651
Multicontour front seats     744
Lighting Package     837
Leather seating surfaces     1,534
Options (change) 13,725 13,725 4,590
Options (change) 11,670 11,670 4,268
Destination 860 860 775
Total Price $60,385 $70,285 $60,265
Total Invoice $52,453 $56,042 $56,100

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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: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6335hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$60,385$70,285$60,265
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,385$70,135$57,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$52,453$56,042$56,100
Adjustments for Features0-120-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,453$55,922$53,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,895$7,045$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082007
ModelBoxsterGL
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.1 in
Length170.4 in200.3 in
Width70.9 in75.6 in
Height51.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.5,250 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 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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