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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,690

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $17,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelBoxsterGLE
TrimSAMG GLE63
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $56,700 $101,690
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Wood trim 890  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 500
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500 625
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
7-speed automated manual 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Wood trim 757  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 581
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306  
Options (change) 29,040 1,125
Options (change) 8,010 1,046
Destination 950 925
Total Price $86,690 $103,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,883
Model Year20092017
ModelBoxsterGLE
TrimSAMG GLE63
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine310hp H6550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$86,690$103,740
Adjustments for Features0-7,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,690$96,540

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092017
ModelBoxsterGLE
TrimSAMG GLE63
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
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
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,655$15,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,700

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092017
ModelBoxsterGLE
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.8 in
Length172.1 in189.1 in
Width70.9 in75.8 in
Height50.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.980.3 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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