Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2012

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,650

Jaguar S-Type R   
Difference: $79,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,463

Jaguar S-Type R   
Difference: $75,857

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeSL
TrimRSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,335 $140,440
Base Invoice $58,545 $130,609
Satellite radio 450  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio 383  
Adaptive cruise control 1,870 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 2,650 3,480
Options (change) 2,253 3,236
Destination 665 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $67,650 $147,395
Total Invoice $61,463 $137,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jaguar S-Type R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,879
Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeSL
TrimRSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,650$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-13,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$133,465
Total Invoice$61,463$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-12,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,463$124,342

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeSL
TrimRSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,978

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.5 in100.8 in
Length193.1 in180.4 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,075 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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