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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: $59,285

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $47,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,192

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $44,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLSL
TrimR350R500SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $96,395 $130,609
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Entertainment Package 1,190      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,180 1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Power liftgate 520 520    
Proximity key   1,080    
Wood trim       0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Entertainment Package 1,107      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 1,097 1,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Power liftgate 484 484    
Proximity key   1,004    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,510 8,235 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 9,777 7,659 1,097 1,097
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $59,285 $64,510 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $55,192 $60,079 $99,667 $135,181

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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: $39,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,777
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLSL
TrimR350R500SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,285$64,510$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-200-8,265-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,285$64,310$98,740$136,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$0$37,690
Total Invoice$55,192$60,079$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-186-7,698-8,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,192$59,893$91,969$127,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,701$0$35,139

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

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLSL
TrimR350R500SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,640$8,840$16,905$17,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$8,265$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-7,698-8,073

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

Model Year20062012
ModelR-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in100.8 in
Length203.0 in180.4 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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