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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: $69,020

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $129,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,990

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $123,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteSL
TrimBaseSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,575 $194,700
Base Invoice $48,845 $181,071
4LT Equipment Group 8,600  
Navigation system 1,750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995  
Wood trim   0
4LT Equipment Group 7,138  
Navigation system 1,453  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,048  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,656  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 13,595 0
Options (change) 11,295 0
Destination 850 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $69,020 $198,175
Total Invoice $60,990 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Corvette
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $117,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,935
Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteSL
TrimBaseSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/25 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,020$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-11,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,020$186,770
Total Invoice$60,990$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-10,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,990$173,925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteSL
TrimBaseSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,290$18,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,621

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,199 lb.4,564 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

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested602587%
Total Not Requested90013%

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