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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: $94,635

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,072

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $1,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $92,590 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $86,109 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 350 350    
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090    
Wood trim       0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 326 326    
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 1,170 9,930 5,030 590 590
Options (change) 1,088 9,236 4,679 549 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $94,635 $95,905 $114,005 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $88,072 $89,258 $106,091 $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 SL SL400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine503hp V8329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,635$95,905$114,005$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-7,905-7,905-9,280-15,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,635$88,000$106,100$141,935$204,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,100$53,935$116,785
Total Invoice$88,072$89,258$106,091$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-7,357-7,356-8,634-14,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,072$81,901$98,735$132,061$190,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,834$50,160$108,695

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

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelM-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimML63 AMGSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
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 
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   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$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
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250    
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    
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear wiper$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    
Deep-tinted rear windows$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 bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer$100  $100$100
Compass$0    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$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    
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,145$18,050$18,050$19,425$25,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,905$7,905$9,280$15,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,357-7,356-8,634-14,500

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

Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in101.8 in
Length188.5 in181.8 in
Width75.2 in73.9 in
Height70.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 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 SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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