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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: $87,400

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $30,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterGL
TrimSGL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $60,900 $116,925
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 0
App support 210  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Wood trim 1,790  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 1,440  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0
App support 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 0  
Options (change) 25,550 0
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 950 905
Total Price $87,400 $117,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,552
Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterGL
TrimSGL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine315hp H6550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$87,400$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-11,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,400$106,340

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterGL
TrimSGL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,040$18,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,692

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterGL
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in121.0 in
Length172.2 in201.6 in
Width70.9 in76.4 in
Height50.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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