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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: $62,870

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $27,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,346

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $25,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,240 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $46,537 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Premium 2 Package 6,050        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Heated front seats 750        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 350 350    
Blind spot warning system 600        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090    
Wood trim       0 0
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Premium 2 Package 5,627        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Heated front seats 698        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 326 326    
Blind spot warning system 558        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,755 5,030 5,030 590 590
Options (change) 10,934 4,679 4,679 549 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,870 $89,955 $112,855 $149,565 $218,065
Total Invoice $58,346 $83,724 $105,021 $139,161 $202,957

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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: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,699
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6329hp V6429hp 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)255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$62,870$89,955$112,855$149,565$218,065
Adjustments for Features0-9,325-12,375-13,750-20,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,870$80,630$100,480$135,815$198,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,850$55,185$117,385
Total Invoice$58,346$83,724$105,021$139,161$202,957
Adjustments for Features0-8,679-11,516-12,794-18,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,346$75,045$93,505$126,367$184,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,460$51,322$109,251

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelR-ClassSLSLSLSL
TrimR350SL400SL550SL63 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$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
Power door closers    $300
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
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
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
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 windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
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 
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 
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$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
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 headliner    $1000
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,040$18,365$21,415$22,790$29,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,325$12,375$13,750$20,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,679-11,516-12,794-18,661

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in101.8 in
Length203.0 in181.8 in
Width77.1 in73.9 in
Height65.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested246575%
Total Not Requested80025%

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