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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: $69,560

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $36,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,969

Chevrolet Corvette   
Difference: $35,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteSLSL
TrimBase427SL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,600 $75,925 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $49,686 $69,092 $96,395 $130,609
4LT Equipment Group 11,495      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,995      
Wind blocker, small 495 495    
1SC Equipment Group   9,500    
Wood trim       0
4LT Equipment Group 10,116      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,756      
Wind blocker, small 436 436    
1SC Equipment Group   8,360    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 13,985 9,995 0 0
Options (change) 12,308 8,796 0 0
Destination 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $69,560 $86,895 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $62,969 $78,863 $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: $25,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,839
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteSLSL
TrimBase427SL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8505hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18285/30-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,560$86,895$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-800-10,480-11,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,560$86,095$95,345$132,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,535$0$37,040
Total Invoice$62,969$78,863$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-726-9,762-10,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,969$78,137$88,808$123,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,168$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteSLSL
TrimBase427SL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Hood scoop $100  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
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$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$8,240$17,920$18,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$10,480$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-726-9,762-10,742

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
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

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power convertible top1000Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested425081%
Total Not Requested96519%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette 427

1SC Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power convertible top1000Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested3450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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