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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: $66,395

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $16,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterGLC
TrimSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $58,600 $54,900
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated steering wheel 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 450
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,150
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Premium 2 Package   2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
designo Package   3,950
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 419
Carbon fiber trim 0 1,070
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Convenience Package 0  
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) 23,040 10,570
Options (change) 0 9,834
Destination 950 925
Total Price $82,590 $66,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,049
Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterGLC
TrimSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine310hp H6362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$82,590$66,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,590$62,295

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterGLC
TrimSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
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
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,690$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,817

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterGLC
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in113.1 in
Length172.1 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.9 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested88066%
Total Not Requested45034%
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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