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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: $66,595

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $9,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGLC
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $54,900
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160    
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 250
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 720
Interior ambient lighting   340      
App support   210      
Proximity key   790      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730 450
HD radio   1,040      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Premium 2 Package         2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers         850
designo Package         3,950
Black exterior trim (optional)         200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         850
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 1,070
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 233
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 670
Interior ambient lighting   0      
App support   0      
Proximity key   0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0 419
HD radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Premium 2 Package         2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers         791
designo Package         3,674
Black exterior trim (optional)         186
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         791
Options (change) 23,270 16,835 22,600 17,145 10,770
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,020
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $76,365 $76,930 $87,495 $92,740 $66,595

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,978
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGLC
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/45-20
Total Price$76,365$76,930$87,495$92,740$66,595
Adjustments for Features-1000-350-1,875-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,265$76,930$87,145$90,865$63,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$10,880$14,600$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGLC
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSAMG GLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$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, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass    $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats    $700
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Suggestive steering    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,315$8,665$10,190$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$350$1,875$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-4-20-3,049

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterGLC
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in113.1 in
Length172.2 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.5 in64.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested215087%
Total Not Requested32513%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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