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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: $93,390

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $15,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,914

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $14,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $87,000 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $80,910 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Obstacle detection, rear 770 1,140   1,140  
Voice control for nav and audio 510        
iPod integration 375        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 700 700 700 700
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Proximity key 1,110        
Premium I Package   3,750   3,050  
Wood trim       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 716 1,060   1,060  
Voice control for nav and audio 474        
iPod integration 349        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 651 651 651 651
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Proximity key 1,032        
Premium I Package   3,488   2,836  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,515 7,820 2,930 7,120 2,930
Options (change) 5,129 7,273 2,725 6,621 2,725
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $93,390 $108,495 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105
Total Invoice $86,914 $101,053 $135,563 $135,646 $187,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,589
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine503hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,390$108,495$145,505$145,595$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,885-5,835-5,935-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,390$103,610$139,670$139,660$195,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,060$36,050$91,560
Total Invoice$86,914$101,053$135,563$135,646$187,271
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-5,436-5,529-5,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,914$96,503$130,127$130,117$181,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,624$33,614$85,241

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

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL550SL600SL63 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 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,930$14,815$15,765$15,865$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885$5,835$5,935$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,550-5,436-5,529-5,527

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

Model Year20082009
ModelM-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in100.8 in
Length188.5 in180.4 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height71.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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