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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: $60,165

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $31,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,015

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $29,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350 / R320SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,650 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $44,315 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Premium II Package 7,850        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Heated front seats 720        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570        
Proximity key 1,130        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090    
Wood trim       0 0
Premium II Package 7,300        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Heated front seats 670        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530        
Proximity key 1,051        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,640 4,090 4,090 0 0
Options (change) 10,825 3,804 3,804 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,165 $91,965 $115,815 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $56,015 $85,593 $107,773 $141,681 $206,686

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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: $19,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,214
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350 / R320SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7
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)255/55-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,165$91,965$115,815$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-12,210-15,260-16,235-20,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,165$79,755$100,555$136,040$201,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$56,285$121,985
Total Invoice$56,015$85,593$107,773$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-11,364-14,200-15,106-18,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,015$74,229$93,573$126,575$187,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$52,346$113,531

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

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350 / R320SL450SL550AMG 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
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
Power door closers    $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125    
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$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$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
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
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$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
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    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
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$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,715$21,925$24,975$25,950$30,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,210$15,260$16,235$20,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,364-14,200-15,106-18,926

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

Model Year20092017
ModelR-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in101.7 in
Length203.0 in182.3 in
Width75.7 in73.9 in
Height65.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested291562%
Total Not Requested175038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%

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