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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: $70,115

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $14,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $82,850
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Traffic information 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Heated front seats 510 510  
Heated steering wheel 210 210 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 600
Floor mats 90 90  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Wood trim 890 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Traffic information 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 558
Floor mats 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553 553  
Wood trim 757 757  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Options (change) 21,565 21,565 600
Options (change) 8,563 8,563 558
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $70,115 $80,515 $84,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,558
Model Year201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$70,115$80,515$84,325
Adjustments for Features00-7,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,115$80,515$76,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $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
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,215$14,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,413

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102010
ModelBoxsterGL
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.1 in
Length172.1 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height50.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.5,347 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 in38.2 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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