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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: $64,765

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $3,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $54,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 700
Floor mats 90 90  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Wood trim 890 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,080 1,080 540
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
7-speed automated manual 3,420 3,420  
Multicontour front seats     800
Lighting Package     900
Premium Package     4,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553 553  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 651
Floor mats 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 502
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 0  
Multicontour front seats     744
Lighting Package     837
Premium Package     4,185
Leather seating surfaces     1,534
Options (change) 20,495 20,495 9,090
Options (change) 5,107 5,107 8,453
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $68,045 $78,145 $64,765

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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: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,217
Model Year200920092007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6335hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$68,045$78,145$64,765
Adjustments for Features00-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,045$78,145$61,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920092007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
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 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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, 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$7,970$7,970$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,011

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092007
ModelBoxsterGL
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.1 in
Length172.1 in200.3 in
Width70.9 in75.6 in
Height50.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.5,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 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
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157550%
Total Not Requested159050%

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