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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $60,510 Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320 | ||||
| Difference: $11,285 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | GL | GL |
| Trim | Base | S | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,600 | $56,700 | $55,900 | $77,375 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | 690 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,560 | 1,560 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| 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 | ||
| iPod integration | 440 | 440 | 375 | 375 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 725 | 725 | 550 | 550 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | 1,990 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | 3,420 | 3,420 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | 587 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 553 | 553 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 660 | |
| Floor mats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | 468 | ||
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 349 | 349 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 616 | 616 | 512 | 512 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | 1,692 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | |||
| Options (change) | 24,245 | 24,245 | 3,735 | 925 |
| Options (change) | 7,415 | 7,415 | 3,474 | 861 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $71,795 | $81,895 | $60,510 | $79,175 |
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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: $10,245 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,092 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | GL | GL |
| Trim | Base | S | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 185, 7 | 80, 8 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $71,795 | $81,895 | $60,510 | $79,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,040 | -1,040 | 0 | -7,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,755 | $80,855 | $60,510 | $71,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,100 | $0 | $11,150 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | GL | GL |
| Trim | Base | S | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $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 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,170 | $11,170 | $10,130 | $17,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,040 | $1,040 | $0 | $7,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -121 | -106 | 0 | -6,995 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | GL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,944 lb. | 5,281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
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