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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,570

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $44,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,580

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $43,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorvetteSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,390 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $45,994 $96,395 $130,609
3LT Equipment Group 3,395    
Navigation system 1,600    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,695    
Power convertible top 1,995    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Wood trim     0
3LT Equipment Group 2,818    
Navigation system 1,328    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,407    
Power convertible top 1,656    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,380 0 0
Options (change) 7,786 0 0
Destination 800 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $61,570 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $54,580 $98,570 $134,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,050
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorvetteSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,570$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-11,745-12,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,570$94,080$131,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,690
Total Invoice$54,580$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-10,940-11,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,580$87,630$122,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,139

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620122012
ModelCorvetteSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$18,045$18,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,745$12,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,940-11,315

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062012
ModelCorvetteSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in100.8 in
Length174.6 in180.4 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height49.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Compass0No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%
Z51 Performance Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Oil cooler0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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