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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: $84,615

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $107,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,764

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $100,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassSL
TrimE400SL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $61,659 $174,096
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900  
designo Edition 4,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Premium 2 Package 6,600  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
AWD 2,500  
Magic Vision Control 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Wood trim   0
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767  
designo Edition 3,906  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Premium 2 Package 6,139  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
AWD 2,325  
Magic Vision Control 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Wood trim   0
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 17,320 1,640
Options (change) 16,110 1,525
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $84,615 $192,315
Total Invoice $78,764 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $112,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,707
Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassSL
TrimE400SL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine329hp V6604hp V12
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$84,615$192,315
Adjustments for Features-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,915$192,315
Total Invoice$78,764$179,096
Adjustments for Features-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,389$179,096

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

Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassSL
TrimE400SL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$18,415$13,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3750

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

Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.1 in100.8 in
Length190.0 in178.5 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,813 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.510.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested145035%
Total Not Requested272565%
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35No
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested135100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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