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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,810

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $40,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,031

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $37,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML350ML500SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575        
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Premium Package 6,150 3,750        
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690        
Heated front seats 690          
Satellite radio 500 500        
Proximity key   1,080        
Premium 1 Package     4,900      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590 590
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     4,090 4,090    
Wood trim         0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465        
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Premium Package 5,720 3,488        
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642        
Heated front seats 642          
Satellite radio 465 465        
Proximity key   1,004        
Premium 1 Package     4,557      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549 549
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     3,804 3,804    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 14,285 11,975 9,580 4,680 590 590
Options (change) 13,288 11,139 8,910 4,353 549 549
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,810 $61,250 $95,555 $113,655 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $51,031 $57,019 $88,932 $105,765 $140,695 $205,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,617
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML350ML500SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,810$61,250$95,555$113,655$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-275-11,050-11,050-11,975-18,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,810$60,975$84,505$102,605$139,240$201,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$18,100$54,735$116,935
Total Invoice$51,031$57,019$88,932$105,765$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-256-10,284-10,283-11,142-17,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,031$56,763$78,648$95,482$129,553$187,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$16,834$50,905$108,834

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

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML350ML500SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning     $200
Night vision     $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,590$19,365$19,365$20,290$27,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$11,050$11,050$11,975$18,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-10,284-10,283-11,142-17,614

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in101.8 in
Length188.5 in181.8 in
Width75.2 in73.9 in
Height69.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested205067%

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