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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $106,935

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $16,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,602

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $14,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimAMG GL63SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $122,100 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $112,623 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500        
Premium I Package   3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Glass roof panel(s)   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim       0 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465        
Premium I Package   2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Glass roof panel(s)   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 500 9,460 5,770 8,790 5,770
Options (change) 465 8,798 5,366 8,175 5,366
Destination 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $123,525 $106,935 $142,445 $141,565 $196,445
Total Invoice $114,013 $99,602 $132,717 $131,899 $182,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,262
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimAMG GL63SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$123,525$106,935$142,445$141,565$196,445
Adjustments for Features-4,4950-450-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,030$106,935$141,995$141,015$195,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,060$34,080$88,960
Total Invoice$114,013$99,602$132,717$131,899$182,937
Adjustments for Features-4,1490-419-512-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,864$99,602$132,298$131,387$182,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,696$31,785$82,823

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimAMG GL63SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75    
Power door closers$300    
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control$250    
Lane departure prevention$150    
Lane departure warning$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$19,070$14,575$15,025$15,125$15,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0$450$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1490-419-512-512

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelGLSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.0 in100.8 in
Length201.6 in178.5 in
Width76.4 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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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