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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: $91,545

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $18,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,198

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $17,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelM-ClassSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,100 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $83,793 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 700 700 700
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Wood trim     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 651 651 651
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 570 5,720 5,020 700
Options (change) 530 5,319 4,669 651
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $91,545 $110,495 $147,545 $202,925
Total Invoice $85,198 $102,912 $137,460 $188,964

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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: $14,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,318
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelM-ClassSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine503hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$91,545$110,495$147,545$202,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,720-5,770-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,545$105,775$141,775$197,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$85,198$102,912$137,460$188,964
Adjustments for Features0-4,396-5,376-5,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,198$98,516$132,084$183,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,568$85,075

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

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelM-ClassSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $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
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100   
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $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$9,680$14,400$15,450$15,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,720$5,770$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,396-5,376-5,373

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

Model Year20092011
ModelM-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in100.8 in
Length188.5 in180.4 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 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 1 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 1 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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