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

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

Lowest Total Price: $89,075

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,901

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500   
Difference: $8,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimG500G55 AMGSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim         0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Options (change) 0 0 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $98,605 $137,805 $133,905 $191,805
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $91,855 $128,402 $124,775 $178,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,694
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimG500G55 AMGSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp V8493hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,075$112,775$98,605$137,805$133,905$191,805
Adjustments for Features0-425-6,720-8,420-7,570-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$91,885$129,385$126,335$183,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$91,855$128,402$124,775$178,622
Adjustments for Features0-395-6,260-7,845-7,054-7,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,901$104,547$85,595$120,557$117,721$170,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0$34,962$32,126$85,093

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

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimG500G55 AMGSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key   $250 $250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150    
Lockable front differential$150$150    
Lockable rear differential$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Brush guard $500    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
External spare tire shell$100$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Skid plates$150$150    
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50 $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,580$9,005$15,300$17,000$16,150$17,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$6,720$8,420$7,570$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-6,260-7,845-7,054-7,934

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

Model Year20082008
ModelG-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length185.6 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height77.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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