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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: $101,125

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,107

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550   
Difference: $5,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassSLSLSL
TrimG550G55 AMGSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Wood trim       0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,870 1,870 700
Options (change) 0 0 1,739 1,739 651
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $106,645 $144,395 $202,925
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $99,332 $134,530 $188,964

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $153
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassSLSLSL
TrimG550G55 AMGSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8500hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T5T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,125$120,325$106,645$144,395$202,925
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,545-6,895-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,025$120,325$101,100$137,500$194,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$99,332$134,530$188,964
Adjustments for Features-930-5,165-6,424-7,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,014$111,963$94,167$128,106$181,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0$33,939$87,399

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

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassSLSLSL
TrimG550G55 AMGSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer  $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
Chrome brush guard$750$750   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
External spare tire shell$100$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $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 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,830$9,730$15,275$16,625$17,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,545$6,895$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-5,165-6,424-7,398

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

Model Year20092011
ModelG-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length184.5 in180.4 in
Width71.8 in71.5 in
Height76.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight5,511 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 ft37.2 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 SL63 AMG

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

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