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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,735

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $8,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201920192019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSGTSGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $70,150 $95,750 $126,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170      
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990      
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025      
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790   800    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825      
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520      
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 250 250  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320      
Wood trim 1,790 1,790        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0        
Wheels, dark finish   990 990     500
235/35ZR20   1,560        
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730 570    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650      
Multicontour seats       1,100    
Lighting Package       1,390    
Premium 1 Package       3,830    
Special order charge       250    
Obstacle detection, rear       970    
designo Edition       4,900 4,200  
Black exterior trim (optional)         300 300
Painted brake calipers (optional)           0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0   744    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0      
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 233 233  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 670    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0        
Wheels, dark finish   0 0     465
235/35ZR20   0        
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 530    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0      
Multicontour seats       1,023    
Lighting Package       1,293    
Premium 1 Package       3,562    
Special order charge       233    
Obstacle detection, rear       902    
designo Edition       4,557 3,906  
Black exterior trim (optional)         279 279
Painted brake calipers (optional)           0
Options (change) 24,640 26,520 18,365 14,780 4,750 800
Options (change) 0 0 0 13,747 4,418 744
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $77,735 $91,415 $93,960 $85,925 $101,495 $127,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year201620162016201920192019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSGTSGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/35-20275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$77,735$91,415$93,960$85,925$101,495$127,945
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,000-7,500-9,440-11,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,735$91,165$92,960$78,425$92,055$116,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,430$15,225$0$13,630$37,630

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201620162016201920192019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseSGTSGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  $850
Cruise control   $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Running boards    $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200$200
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer  $100   
Compass   $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Performance meter  $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,905$9,155$9,905$16,405$18,345$20,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,000$7,500$9,440$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-11-1,287-503-162

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20162019
ModelBoxsterGLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in121.1 in
Length172.2 in202.0 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height50.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
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 headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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%
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 seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
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 Requested144056%
Total Not Requested115044%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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