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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,340

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $26,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterGLA
TrimSAMG GLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $63,900 $49,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
6-speed manual 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 850
Wheels, dark finish 990 850
235/35ZR20 1,560  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 800
Rearview camera 1,515  
Wood trim 1,790 325
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Sport exhaust   650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Interior Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,750
Multimedia Package   2,300
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   850
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 791
Wheels, dark finish 0 791
235/35ZR20 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 744
Rearview camera 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Sport exhaust   605
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Interior Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,558
Multimedia Package   2,139
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   791
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Options (change) 27,450 15,515
Options (change) 0 14,432
Destination 995 925
Total Price $92,345 $66,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,926
Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterGLA
TrimSAMG GLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine315hp H6375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/40-20
Total Price$92,345$66,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,345$64,360

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterGLA
TrimSAMG GLA45
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,720$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterGLA
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in173.9 in
Width70.9 in71.0 in
Height50.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.943.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/40ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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