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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,140

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,583

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelE-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimE55SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,800 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $76,074 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Lighting Package 990        
Premium Package 3,650 5,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100        
Satellite radio 500        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925        
Power trunk closer 510        
Proximity key 1,080        
Adaptive cruise control 3,110        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090    
Wood trim       0 0
Lighting Package 921        
Premium Package 3,395 4,697      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023        
Satellite radio 465        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860        
Power trunk closer 474        
Proximity key 1,004        
Adaptive cruise control 2,892        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,865 9,140 4,090 0 0
Options (change) 11,034 8,501 3,804 0 0
Destination 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $96,140 $97,015 $115,815 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $89,583 $90,290 $107,773 $141,681 $206,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,253
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelE-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimE55SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine469hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT5T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$96,140$97,015$115,815$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-15,000-15,000-15,325-19,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,140$82,015$100,815$136,950$202,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$54,935$120,635
Total Invoice$89,583$90,290$107,773$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-13,960-13,958-14,259-18,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,583$76,330$93,815$127,422$188,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,485$51,092$112,277

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelE-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimE55SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,090$22,090$22,090$22,415$26,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,000$15,000$15,325$19,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,960-13,958-14,259-18,079

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in101.7 in
Length189.7 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height57.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.913.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%

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