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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: $63,950

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $40,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,533

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $38,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350 / R320SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,100 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Premium III Package 11,250        
Lighting Package 910        
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200        
CD changer, remote 450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710        
Voice control for nav and audio 510        
iPod integration 375        
Heated front seats 710        
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        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Wood trim       0 0
Premium III Package 10,462        
Lighting Package 846        
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046        
CD changer, remote 418        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660        
Voice control for nav and audio 474        
iPod integration 349        
Heated front seats 660        
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        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 20,975 4,070 2,930 4,070 2,930
Options (change) 19,505 3,785 2,725 3,785 2,725
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $63,950 $104,745 $145,505 $142,545 $201,105
Total Invoice $59,533 $97,565 $135,563 $132,810 $187,271

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,282
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350 / R320SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,950$104,745$145,505$142,545$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-7,400-6,450-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,950$99,645$138,105$136,095$193,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$59,533$97,565$135,563$132,810$187,271
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-6,894-6,010-6,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,533$92,815$128,669$126,800$180,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,854$33,985$87,472

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

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350 / R320SL550SL600SL63 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
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 
Analog clock$25    
Compass$0    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,905$15,005$17,305$16,355$17,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$7,400$6,450$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,750-6,894-6,010-6,984

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

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410059%
Total Not Requested284041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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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