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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: $107,005

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,667

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelG-ClassSLSL
TrimG550SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $107,100 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $99,603 $96,395 $130,609
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Wood trim     0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 0 1,097 1,097
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $107,975 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $100,478 $99,667 $135,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,047
Model Year201220122012
ModelG-ClassSLSL
TrimG550SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$107,975$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,695-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,975$100,310$137,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$100,478$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-6,236-7,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,478$93,431$127,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,534

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelG-ClassSLSL
TrimG550SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Lockable front differential$150  
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,930$15,625$16,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,695$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,236-7,216

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

Model Year20122012
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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