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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: $62,480

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $45,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,169

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $42,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassSLSL
TrimR350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,690 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $49,002 $96,395 $130,609
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 1,180 1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated front seats 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 1,000
Wood trim     0
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 1,097 1,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated front seats 698    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,915 1,880 2,180
Options (change) 8,292 1,748 2,027
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $62,480 $107,705 $146,095
Total Invoice $58,169 $100,318 $136,111

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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: $35,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,324
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassSLSL
TrimR350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,480$107,705$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,475-10,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,480$98,230$135,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$58,169$100,318$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-8,825-9,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,169$91,493$126,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,812

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassSLSL
TrimR350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $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
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,590$17,065$18,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,475$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,825-9,806

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in100.8 in
Length203.1 in180.4 in
Width77.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

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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