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

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

Lowest Total Price: $59,815

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $42,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,685

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $39,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350R500SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200        
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Entertainment Package 1,190          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690        
Heated front seats 690          
Satellite radio 500 500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530        
Power liftgate 520 520        
Proximity key   1,080        
Premium I Package     3,170      
Power trunk closer     520   520  
Wood trim         0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116        
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Entertainment Package 1,107          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642        
Heated front seats 642          
Satellite radio 465 465        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493        
Power liftgate 484 484        
Proximity key   1,004        
Premium I Package     2,948      
Power trunk closer     484   484  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 11,040 8,765 4,820 1,130 1,650 1,130
Options (change) 10,270 8,152 4,483 1,051 1,535 1,051
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $59,815 $65,040 $102,295 $137,805 $134,425 $191,805
Total Invoice $55,685 $60,572 $95,287 $128,402 $125,259 $178,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,499
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350R500SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$59,815$65,040$102,295$137,805$134,425$191,805
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,625-7,425-6,925-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,815$64,840$94,670$130,380$127,500$184,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$0$35,710$32,830$89,610
Total Invoice$55,685$60,572$95,287$128,402$125,259$178,622
Adjustments for Features0-186-7,103-6,918-6,453-7,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,685$60,386$88,184$121,484$118,806$171,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,701$0$33,300$30,622$83,430

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

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350R500SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250 $250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
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    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,565$8,765$16,190$15,990$15,490$16,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,625$7,425$6,925$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-7,103-6,918-6,453-7,008

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in100.8 in
Length203.0 in178.5 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
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 Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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%

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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