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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,545

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,094

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $1,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterGLC
TrimSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $55,700 $54,900
Base Invoice $43,512 $51,057
Preferred Package 2,190  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Navigation system 3,110  
Wood trim 890 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Premium 2 Package   2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
designo Package   3,950
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Preferred Package 1,862  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Navigation system 2,644  
Wood trim 757 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 670
Premium 2 Package   2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
designo Package   3,674
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 20,740 8,720
Options (change) 17,633 8,112
Destination 860 925
Total Price $77,300 $64,545
Total Invoice $62,005 $60,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,953
Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterGLC
TrimSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine295hp H6362hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$77,300$64,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,300$59,130
Total Invoice$62,005$60,094
Adjustments for Features0-5,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,005$55,052

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterGLC
TrimSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,015$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,042

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterGLC
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in113.1 in
Length170.4 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height51.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.956.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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